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Monuments in Faro

Casa das Figuras

  • heritage

Avenida José Maria Nunes
8000-145, Faro

Faro

This 17th century building has a main façade which is classified that presents an indented gable with two winged dragons that have human faces, sided by two dolphins and, in the centre, a head of a black warrior with decorations. On the foundations, one can see inscriptions that indicate the aesthetic and decorative influences from Brazil.

Casa das Açafatas

  • heritage

Rua de Santo António, 31-41
8000, Faro

Faro

A baroque palace with two floors, a long façade in a straight line, an axis with a balcony door and window sided by acanthus foliage convolutions. One should pay attention to the architrave balconies with forged iron adornations and, in its interior the interconnected rooms. In one of them there is a painted coat of arms on the coverture.

Estátua ao Bispo Dom Francisco de Avelar

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Largo da Sé
8000, Faro

Faro

City's homage to the bishop Dom Francisco Gomes de Avelar, who devoted his life and his riches to Faro, contributing to is development, namely with the building of monuments and public interest buildings.

Busto de João de Deus

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Praça Dom Francisco Gomes
8000, Faro

Faro

Located in the Manuel Bívar garde, this modest bust is a homage to João de Deus, a poet born in the Algarve.

Fontanário de Estoi

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Largo da Liberdade
8005, Estoi

Faro

A very simple fountain, without any decorations, a rectangular tank and three faucets.

Bica de Estoi

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Rua da Bica
8005, Estoi

Faro

A simple fountain, almost devoid of decorations, with three faucets and a small rectangular tank.

Busto de Emiliano da Costa

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Largo General Humberto Delgado
8005, Faro

Faro

A bust as a homage to the poet Emiliano da Costa.

Busto de Infante Dom Henrique

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Avenida 5 de Outubro
8000, Faro

Faro

A homage to Henry, the Navigator, most important figure who played a decisive role in the Portuguese Discoveries and who "gave new worlds to the world".

Busto ao Doutor Amadeu Ferreira D'Almeida

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Praça Alexandre Herculano
8000, Faro

Faro

Small bust located in the center of the Square Garden Alexandre Herculano, which provides a simple tribute to Dr. Amadeu Ferreira D'almeida.

Fonte da Praça São Francisco

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Largo São Francisco
8000, Faro

Faro

Modern, unpretentious fountain, rectangular, with vivid colours and some spirts.

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