Point of interest
Arco da Vila
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Tips from locals
Graca
May 24, 2018
Old Town city walls main entrance
Former Member
June 2, 2015
Enter the Cidade Velha through the neoclassical Arco da Vila, built by order of Bishop Francisco Gomes, Faro's answer to the Marquês de Pombal, who oversaw the city's reconstruction after the 1755.
Cristina
January 8, 2014
It´s the entry to the old town. " Arco da vila " means arch village.
Bruno And Shiren
July 6, 2012
The arch and entry way into old city faro. There is something magical that happens when you walk under it
João
September 11, 2016
You can visit this historical landmark and go up to the top to get a different view on the city.
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Location
8 R. da Misericórdia
Faro, Faro