Faro City, Portugal The Algarve WATCH BEFORE YOU FLY!
Faro City, Portugal The Algarve WATCH BEFORE YOU FLY!
The City of Faro, Portugal in The Algarve. I take a look around the City of Faro in Portugal in The Algarve.
Faro is a historic and culturally rich city that boasts a variety of fascinating tourist attractions. Sadly, Faro is often overlooked, considered purely for its airport, but spend time in Faro, and you will discover a charming and authentic Portuguese city.
The delightful historic centre of Faro is encircled by ancient city walls and contains a Gothic cathedral, the Bishop’s palace and pretty cobbled backstreets. Outside of the walls is the modern city centre, with its pedestrianised shopping streets, scenic plazas and variety of restaurants and bars.
Portugal is also famous for Sardines, and I come across what must be the coolest Sardine Shop ever!
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The old part of Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Faro is a city in the Faro Municipality in southern Portugal.
Faro airport (0:03) is not too far away from the city itself and is situated on the Ria Formosa lagoon. In recent years the numbers of visitors traveling through the airport has increased as more and more low-cost airlines, such as Easyjet, Ryanair and Monarch, compete to offer cheap flights to the Algarve.
0:26 - The outer walls of the old city.
0:49 - Old archway on Rua Professor Roberto da Silva.
1:08 - Sé Catedral de Faro (Faro Cathedral) on Rua Domingos Guieiro and panorama of the square.
1:46 - Panorama of Largo do Pé da Cruz and the Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pé da Cruz.
2:21 - Rua Brites de Almeida.
2:36 - Walking down Rua do Albergue.
2:51 - The outer walls of the old Faro illuminated at night.
3:26 - The entrance to the old city - Rua do Repouso (Antiga Rua do Arco).
4:27 - Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção on Praça Dom Afonso III.
4:43 - Beautiful road sign on Rua Domingos Guieiro.
5:00 - Rua do Município looking back towards Old Town Faro.
5:24 - Arco da Vila on Rua da Misericórdia. This was the main entrance to the old town Faro and is a National Monument.
5:57 - Leaving Faro.
Lagos, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
Lagos is a municipality at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, in southern Portugal. The main town of Lagos (which includes only the parishes of Santa Maria and São Sebastião) has a population of approximately 22,000 residents, while the municipality supports a resident population of 31,048 inhabitants. Typically, these numbers increase during the summer months, with the influx of visiting tourists and seasonal residents. While the majority of the population lives along the coast and works in tourism and services, the inland region is sparsely inhabited, with the majority of the people working in agriculture and forestry. Lagos is one of the most visited cities in the Algarve and Portugal, due to its variety of tourist-friendly beaches, bars, restaurants, and hotels, renowned for its vibrant summer nightlife and parties. Yet, Lagos is also a historic centre of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, frequent home of Henry the Navigator, historical shipyard and, at one time, centre of the European slave trade. In 2012, travel website TripAdvisor, classified Lagos as the number 1 travel destination, on a list of 15 destinations on the rise worldwide. In 2012 Lagos received the QualityCoast Gold Award for its efforts to become a sustainable tourism destination. Because of this award, Lagos has been selected for inclusion in the global atlas for sustainable tourism DestiNet. Lagos' economy, like many coastal towns in Portugal, has always been closely linked to the sea, and fishing has been an important activity since very ancient times. Since 1960, the city has embraced tourism, which has become its most important economic activity. It has beautiful beaches, good climate, the sea, a scenic coastline, and historical patrimony. The Marina de Lagos has 460 berths and has become an important centre for long-distance cruisers, and it is also known for its modern drawbridge.
Lagos also has numerous cultural and night-life entertainment venues. Lagos Station is the western terminus of the railway line from Vila Real de Santo António (via Tavira and Faro). The passenger train service is operated by Comboios de Portugal (CP). Connections are available at Faro for trains to Lisbon and Porto. The municipality of Lagos is located approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) east of the Cape St. Vincent coast, along the southern coast of the Algarve. It is surrounded along its borders by the municipalities of Vila do Bispo (to the west), Aljezur (to the northwest), Monchique (to the northeast) and Portimão (to the east). To the north of Lagos is the road to Silves, the first capital of Algarve, Monchique (spa town/mountain), Milfontes, a coastal town and port/harbour of the city of Sines, that winds through the scenic protected landscape of the Southwest Natural Park (Costa Sudoeste Alentejana e Vicentina). Lagos is an ancient maritime town with more than 2000 years of history. The name Lagos comes from a Celtic settlement, derived from the Latin Lacobriga, the name of the settlement was established during the pre-Punic civilizations. It became an early settlement of the Carthaginians, who recruited Celtic tribesmen in their war against the Romans (the Punic Wars). Owing to its already important harbour, it was colonized by the Romans and integrated into the Roman province of Lusitania, becoming known as Lacobriga. Quintus Sertorius, a rebellious Roman general, helped by the Lusitanians of Lacobriga (who had been oppressed under Roman Generals and members of Lucius Cornelius Sulla party), successfully defeated the Roman army of Caecilius Metellus Pius probably at nearby Monte Molião. With the fall of Rome, the town of Lagos was occupied in the 6th century by the Visigoths from the Kingdom of Toledo and later by the Byzantines. The Moors arrived in the 8th century from North Africa, renaming the settlement Zawaia (meaning lago, or lake). It became part of the much larger coastal region of al-Gharb, which eventually became known as the algarve. The Moors fortified the town with Lagos Castle and established important trade links to Northern Africa from their bases in the Iberian peninsula. In 1174, the local Wāli gave permission for the Christian peoples to construct a church dedicated to São João Baptista, which was built outside the town's walls (becoming the oldest church in the Algarve).
Faro, algarve, portugal. Faro downtown from the air and Faro Beach.
Faro is the capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region. The city’s neoclassical Arco da Vila is on the site of a gate that was part of the original Moorish wall. The monumental archway leads to the old town, with its cobbled streets. Nearby is Faro Cathedral, built in the 13th century. The Municipal Museum, in a 16th-century convent, displays prehistoric and medieval artifacts, plus religious art.
The city is on the edge of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, an important wetland with lagoons and mudflats. The park’s shores are protected from the sea by several barrier islands. Among them, the uninhabited Barreta Island has sandy, undeveloped beaches. Farther east, the salt pans of Tavira Island attract flamingos, spoonbills and other wading birds. Northwest of Faro, the village of Almancil is known for the Church of St. Lawrence, its interior decorated with painted ceramic tiles from the 18th century.
Near the faro beach you can spot some flamingos.
From wikipedia
Portugal - Algarve--FARO Re: Edited ポルトガル南部ファロ市
I crossed the border from Spanish Andalucia to a southern part of Portugal, Algarves capital Faro city. I went there in a cold season and even the weather was nice it wasn't warm enough to go swimming at the beach, too early season to be there.
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The Ria Formosa lagoon attracted human from the Palaeolithic age until the end of pre-history. The first settlements date from the 4th century BC, during the period of Phoenician colonization of the western Mediterranean. Between the 2nd and 8th century, the city was under the domain of the Romans, then the Byzantines and later Visigoths, before being conquered by the Moors in 713.From the 3rd century onwards and during the Visigothic period, it was the site of an Episcopal see, the Ancient Diocese of Ossoba (306-688). The Byzantine presence has endured in the city walls' towers that were built during the Byzantine period.
With the advent of the Moorish rule in the 8th century, Ossonoba retained its status as the most important town in the southwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. Thanks, watching!
FARO - PORTUGAL - VISITE À PIED
Faro - Portugal - Visite à pied
Coordonnées GPS Stationnement gratuit: 37.012274, -7.932363
Faro est la capitale de l'Algarve. La vieille ville est encore aujourd'hui partiellement entourée par des murailles.
Nous avons stationné notre véhicule dans l'immense stationnement du Largo de São Francisco. C'est gratuit.
Notre balade nous a d'abord emmené vers la Place (Praça) Dom Marcelino Franco où se situe le magnifique Palais Belmarço (Palacete Belmarço).
Construit en 1912, il a subi d'importants travaux de restauration et il fait partie des édifices les plus remarquables de la ville de Faro.
La place Dom Marcelino Franco est vraiment très belle. Elle est entourée par de jolis bâtiments jaunes et blancs. Un de ceux-ci abrite le consulat du Brésil.
Nous nous sommes ensuite dirigés vers la Place (Praça) Dom Francisco Gomes devant laquelle est situé un bâtiment dont la façade est de style néoclassique. Il abrite l'Église de la Miséricorde (Igreja da Misericórdia).
Cette église possède un petit musée où il est possible d'admirer des oeuvres d'art sacré.
Nous avons traversé le Jardin Manuel Bivar, principale place de la ville située à proximité de la Marina. Elle est entourée de très beaux bâtiments qui abritent entre autres des institutions financières.
Ensuite, nous sommes allés visiter l'Église de Saint-Pierre (Igreja de São Pedro). Bien que sa façade extérieure semble dépouillée de tout attrait, son intérieur est superbe.
Deux chaires en bois s'élèvent de chaque côté du choeur. On y retrouve également de petites chapelles latérales comportant des statues entourées d'éléments architecturaux finement sculptés.
Tout près se situe l'Église du Carmel (Igreja do Carmo), une grande église de style baroque. Des travaux de restauration étaient en cours lors de notre passage. Son intérieur est richement décoré.
Cette église possède deux chapelles dont la Chapelle des Os (Capela dos Ossos). L'intérieur de cette toute petite chapelle est recouvert d'os et de crânes humains provenant des corps exhumés des cimetières.
Mes commentaires et vidéo sur cette chapelle suivront sous peu.
Par la suite, nous avons fait une agréable balade en bordure de la marina. Tout près, un monument en forme d'obélisque rend hommage à José Bento Ferreira de Almeida, ancien ministre des affaires navales.
On y voit également une statue d'une jolie sirène, la nymphe des eaux. Elle a une forme humaine. Cependant, sa tête est en forme de coquillage.
Nous sommes passés par l'Arche de la Ville (Arco da Vila), une superbe porte qui mène sur la vieille ville. Elle a été érigée au 19e siècle.
Au sommet de cette arche, on peut y observer de nombreuses cigognes qui se prélassent dans leurs nids.
En poursuivant notre chemin dans cette ruelle pavée de pierres, nous sommes arrivés au Largo da Sé où se situent l'Hôtel de Ville de Faro ainsi que la Cathédrale.
Nous n'avons pas visité la cathédrale. Cependant, il est intéressant de mentionner qu'il est possible de se rendre au sommet de son clocher afin d'obtenir de superbes vue sur la ville de Faro.
Notre visite s'est terminée à la Place (Praça) Afonso III, une charmante petite place ornée en son centre de la statue du roi Afonso III qui a régné sur le Portugal au 13e siècle.
On y retrouve également quelques restaurants et cafés.
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Faro (Portugal)
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Faro, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
Faro is the southernmost city in Continental Portugal. It is located in the Faro Municipality in southern Portugal. The city proper has 41,934 inhabitants and the entire municipality has 64.560 (2011). It is the seat of the Faro District and capital of the Algarve region. The Algarve and Faro district cover the same territory. The Ria Formosa lagoon attracted human occupants from the Palaeolithic age until the end of pre-history. During that time a settlement grew up Ossonoba which was an important town during the period of Roman occupation and, according to historians, the forerunner of present-day Faro. From the 3rd century onwards and during the Visigothic period it was the site of an Episcopal see. With the advent of Moorish rule in the 8th century Ossonoba retained its status as the most important town in the southwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 9th century it became the capital of a short-lived princedom and was fortified with a ring of defensive walls. At this time the name Santa Maria began to be used instead of Ossonoba. Later on the town was known as Harun (from a local Muslim chieftain), hence its current name, Faro. During the 500 years of Moorish rule there were some Jewish inhabitants in Faro who wrote copies of the Old Testament. One of Faro's historical names in Arabic is أخشونبة. The Moors were defeated by the forces of the Portuguese King Afonso III in 1249. With the decline of the importance of the city of Silves, Faro took over the role of administration of the Algarve area. The Earl of Essex sacked the town in 1596 and seized the library of the Bishop of Faro. These books appeared later in the University of Oxford as part of the Bodleian Library. One of the books sacked was the first ever printed book in Portugal - a Torah in local Hebrew / Judeo Español - printed by Samuel Gacon at his workshop in Faro. Lagos had become the capital of the historical province of Algarve in 1577 and remained so until 1756, the year following the destruction of much of the town by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The earthquake damaged several areas in the Algarve, where a tsunami dismantled some coastal fortresses and, in the lower levels, razed houses. Almost all the coastal towns and villages of the Algarve were heavily damaged, except Faro, which was protected by the sandy banks of Ria Formosa lagoon. Since then Faro has been the administrative seat of the region. Faro is located next to the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 170 square kilometers and a stopping place for hundreds of different species of birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The beach is roughly seven kilometers from the city, and consists of a long sandy spit reached through a bridge. The city has a public university (the University of the Algarve), an international airport (Faro airport), a seaport, a marina, a railway station and complete inter-regional bus services. Its 30,000-seater stadium Estádio Algarve, shared by the neighboring cities of Faro and Loulé, was one of the venues of the Euro 2004. It currently stands vacant, but locals hope that a football team will finally give use to the stadium. Louletano Desportos Clube (a club from the city of Loulé) and Sporting Clube Farense (from Faro), are not enough to use such a big stadium; instead they use smaller municipal stadiums. The stadium is also used to host concerts, festivals and other events.
Faro airport is not too far away from the city itself. In recent years the numbers of visitors traveling through the airport has increased as more and more low-cost airlines compete to offer cheap flights to the Algarve. The transport facilities to and from Faro airport with the centre of Faro include taxicabs and a bus line. Faro has a moderate Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa). Summers are warm to hot and sunny with average daytime temperatures of 27-35 °C (81-95 °F). The weather in the autumn and winter months is generally mild with temperatures around 8--17 °C (46-63 °F). Faro receives most of its rainfall over the winter months; rain is very rare between June and September. The annual average temperature is around 17 °C (63 °F) - 18 °C (64 °F) and the annual rainfall is around 500 mm (19.69 in). The average sea surface temperature is 15--16 °C (59-61 °F) in January rising to 22-25 °C (72-77 °F) in August.
Arco da Vila, Faro, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
The Arco da Vila building remarkable Faro, built by Bishop Francisco Gomes of Avelar on one of the medieval gates of the walls (Queen's Gate), is an architect's responsibility to work Genoese Francisco Xavier Fabri, having opened in 1812. at the center is a niche with the image of St. Thomas Aquinas, of Italian origin. Inside is preserved a portal horseshoe of Moorish walls, only in situ in the Algarve. In works carried out in 1992, a portal was reopened, Horseshoe, corresponding to an entry in the ancient Arab walls. The Arco da Vila is one of the places in town where it is usually possible to observe storks' nests (ex-libris of the city).
St. Anthony's Church, Lagos, Faro, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
The Church of Saint Anthony is a religious building located in Lagos, in Faro, Portugal. Probably built under the reign of King John V, was built to serve as a place of worship for the military Lagos, belonging to the military administration. Damaged in Earthquake of 1755, was recovered in 1769 by order of Hugo Beaty, commander of Lagos Infantry Regiment. In the early twentieth century, the church, still under military administration, was in a state of preservation rather unfortunate, since water leakage in the roof were damaging the dome painting, the emadeiramentos choir and the hoist dourada.1 Due to financial problems, could not carry out building repairs. In 1924, the church was declared a National Monument by Decree No. 9/842.1 In 1929, no longer belongs to the War Office, going to be administered by the Ministry of Education Pública.2 Repairs, supervised by Dr. José Formosinho , began in 1930.3 Thereafter, the Church became part of the Lagos Regional Museum. In 1931, the Sacred Art section of the Lagos Regional Museum was installed in the sacristy of the Church. Currently only provides religious services once a year, on the day of its patron (June 13). The Church is part of Dr. Joseph Formosinho Museum. The Church is baroque traces, as can be seen by its main facade, containing a decorated door with shells and a national shield with branches of Jesuit style. The external appearance of the church is simple, with walls of smooth stone; the main gable is facing west (street General Alberto da Silveira), covering the main entrance. The side facade, facing the Largo Commitment Maritime (street Silva Lopes), includes a round arch, of great proportions, creating a vaulted porch. It has two bell towers of different dimensions. The south tower, larger, features a clock placed in 1839. The ship, painted vaulted ceiling, is decorated with tiles and gilded woodwork. Along the side walls are 8 frames, representing scenes from the life of Saint Anthony of Lisbon, painted by the master José Joaquim Rasquinho of Loulé.5 The sacristy, which is accessed from the altar, is now a showroom Sacred Art, where they are found vestments, statues and other religious items.
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St. Anthony's Church, Lagos, Faro, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
The Church of Saint Anthony is a religious building located in Lagos, in Faro, Portugal. Probably built under the reign of King John V, was built to serve as a place of worship for the military Lagos, belonging to the military administration. Damaged in Earthquake of 1755, was recovered in 1769 by order of Hugo Beaty, commander of Lagos Infantry Regiment. In the early twentieth century, the church, still under military administration, was in a state of preservation rather unfortunate, since water leakage in the roof were damaging the dome painting, the emadeiramentos choir and the hoist dourada.1 Due to financial problems, could not carry out building repairs. In 1924, the church was declared a National Monument by Decree No. 9/842.1 In 1929, no longer belongs to the War Office, going to be administered by the Ministry of Education Pública.2 Repairs, supervised by Dr. José Formosinho , began in 1930.3 Thereafter, the Church became part of the Lagos Regional Museum. In 1931, the Sacred Art section of the Lagos Regional Museum was installed in the sacristy of the Church. Currently only provides religious services once a year, on the day of its patron (June 13). The Church is part of Dr. Joseph Formosinho Museum. The Church is baroque traces, as can be seen by its main facade, containing a decorated door with shells and a national shield with branches of Jesuit style. The external appearance of the church is simple, with walls of smooth stone; the main gable is facing west (street General Alberto da Silveira), covering the main entrance. The side facade, facing the Largo Commitment Maritime (street Silva Lopes), includes a round arch, of great proportions, creating a vaulted porch. It has two bell towers of different dimensions. The south tower, larger, features a clock placed in 1839. The ship, painted vaulted ceiling, is decorated with tiles and gilded woodwork. Along the side walls are 8 frames, representing scenes from the life of Saint Anthony of Lisbon, painted by the master José Joaquim Rasquinho of Loulé.5 The sacristy, which is accessed from the altar, is now a showroom Sacred Art, where they are found vestments, statues and other religious items.
Historic Old Town of Faro Portugal
Within Faro, there is a delightful historic centre that is encircled by ancient city walls, while the pretty city centre is filled with pedestrianised shopping streets places top eat
Video-mapping experience @ Igreja da Sé - Faro, Portugal
Our animator Paulo Cristovão create a video-mapping experience that was projected in the wall of the Igreja da Sé in Faro, Portugal.
Faro The Algarve Portugal 2019
We Walk Around Faro Old Town Portugal a retired Baby Boomer couple exploring The Largest Historic City Of The Algarve Portugal, We visit the Carmelite Bone Chapel of Largo do Carmo, the Cathedral, Marina, 3D Faro Logo Sign and explore the old city. Faro Is The Gateway To The Portuguese Algarve In Southern Portugal With An International Airport.
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Faro is the capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region. The city’s neoclassical Arco da Vila is on the site of a gate that was part of the original Moorish wall. The monumental archway leads to the old town, with its cobbled streets. Nearby is Faro Cathedral, built in the 13th century. The Municipal Museum, in a 16th-century convent, displays prehistoric and medieval artifacts, plus religious art.
Weather: 18 °C, Wind SW at 11 mph (18 km/h), 82% Humidity
Local time: Saturday 11:59
Population: 64,560 (2011)
Castle of Loulé, Loulé, Faro, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
Castle of Loulé is a castle in the municipality of Loulé, in the Portuguese Algarve. Classified a National Monument, since 20 June 1924, three towers remain within the cordon of walls, the remnants of the alcaldaria located within the structure. The Romans first occupied the site, then the remnants of a local castro around the 2nd century, and transformed it into a defensible military fortification and politico-administrative center. In 715, the site was occupied by the Moors. The site was conquered in the 11th century by Ferdinand, King of León, but held for little time. It was definitively occupied in 1249 by D. Paio Peres Correia. Several years later (1268) Afonso III had the area populated after reconstructing and expanding the walls. During this period two of the main towers, including the keep tower, were constructed, but the six gates suggest the existence of other towers (only ruins remain). A foral (charter) was issued in 1266 from Lisbon by Afonso III of Portugal. Between 9–12 April 1359, King Peter I overnighted at the alcadaria. In 1422 or 1462, Henrique de Meneses, 1st Count of Loulé re-built the towers and walls of the castle. A new foral was issued by Manuel of Portugal in 1501. King Sebastian of Portugal overnighted on 29 January 1573. The castle was damaged during an earthquake in 1969. The site was taken-over by the Instituto Português do Património Arquitetónico, on 1 June 1992, under Decree 106F/92 (Diário da Republic, Série IA, 126). In 2001 a protocol was signed between the municipal council and the DGEMN in order to facilitate the protection and conservation of the patrimony in the municipality, that included the castle grounds. This document was supplemented on 18 January 2013 (Diário da República, Série II, 13, Anúncio de Procedimento 232/2013) relative to the remodeling of the Praça D. Afonso III, Rua D. Paio Peres Correia and Largo das Bicas Velhas (Chafariz). The remains of the castle and walls are visible from the roads Rua da D. Paio Peres Correia, Rua das Bicas Velhas, Rua da Barbacã and Largo D. Afonso III, as well as incorporated into the buildings. The majority of the walls are integrated into the buildings of the growing city, outside the perimeter of the original walls.
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Silves, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal, Europe
Silves is a municipality in the Portuguese Algarve of southern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 37,126, in an area of 680.06 km². The urbanized area includes approximately 11,000 inhabitants. Silves is the former capital of the Algarve and is of great historical importance. The region of Silves has been inhabited since the Palaeolithic, as attested by archaeological remains, including several menhirs. The river Arade, which was navigable in historical times, linked the hinterland to the open ocean and allowed the transport of produce and commerce. The town of Silves (Cilpes) was possibly founded during the times of Roman domination, when the region was part of the Lusitania province.
After 713, when the Moors invaded Iberia, Silves became part of the Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba under the Arabic name of Shilb (شلب). In the 10th century it was one of the most important towns of western Al-Andalus. Silves became an independent taifa in 1027 under the rule of Ibn Mozaine and his son, who was dethroned in 1051 by al-Mu'tadid, the governor of Seville. al-Mu'tamid ibn 'Abbad, the son of al-Mu'tadid and a famous poet, ruled the taifa of Silves until 1091. After the Almoravid conquest the town became Almohad in 1156. In 1189 King Sancho I of Portugal conquered the town with the aid of Northern European crusaders, but lost it again to the Almohads. Periodic raiding expeditions were sent from Al-Andalus to ravage the Iberian Christian kingdoms, bringing back booty and slaves. The governor of Córdoba attacked Silves in 1191, and took 3,000 Christian slaves. Again under Muslim rule, the city would then prosper to the point of being called the Baghdad of the West. The town was finally taken from the last Muslim king Ibn Afan by Paio Peres Correia, Grand-Master of the Order of Santiago in 1242, after the Alentejo and most of the coast had already fallen in 1238. The great mosque was changed into Silves Cathedral (Sé Catedral). Silves declined in importance thereafter and was eclipsed in the region by Faro during the colonial period. In 1491, the town was given to queen Leonora by King João. Parts of the Almohad town wall, constructed from poured concrete, have been preserved, as well as the Almedina-gate (Porta de Loulé). Other sights include the Santa Misericórdia Church with a fine door in Manueline style (the main body of the church was built in 1727-28); a museum for cork and the production of bottle corks in a defunct factory which is now also a centre for cultural events called Fábrica do Inglês (The Englishman's Factory); and the municipal museum (Museu Municipal de Arqueologia) with findings from the palaeolithic onwards. The town is situated on a hill above the Arade River. Silves Castle (Castelo dos Mouros, Moorish Castle) is located on the top of the hill. It occupies ca. 12,000m². Archaeological excavations have shown that the oldest buildings date back to the 8th century, the stratigraphy is almost 6m deep and contains Iron Age remains as well. The walls are made of red sandstone (grés de Silves) with a pisé-core and have been heavily restored in the 1940s. Protruding towers of albarra-type protect the Northern slope. After the Christian conquest, the castle served as the seat of the alcaide-mor (provincial governor) till the middle of the 16th century, afterwards the towers were used as a prison. The municipality is crossed by the Arade River, which was navigable in historical times and was key to the prosperity of the city of Silves. The waters of the river form the dams of Arade and Funcho. The landscape of the municipality is generally hilly. To the south the municipality borders the Atlantic Ocean. Silves is built on top of one of the largest underground aquifers in the south of Portugal, The Querença-Silves Aquifer , and has many orange groves, a fruit introduced by the Moors.
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