Arco da Vila, Faro

Name: Arco da Vila
Address: Rua da Misericórdia, Faro, Faro, Portugal

#14 among attractions in Faro

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The Arco da Vila, a "remarkable" building in Faro, ordered to be built by Bishop D. Francisco Gomes do Avelar over one of the medieval doors in the walls, was built by the Genoese architect Francisco Xavier Fabri and inaugurated in 1812.

In the center is a niche with an image of St. Thomas Aquinas, of Italian origin. Inside, a horseshoe-shaped entrance from the Moorish walls, unique in the Algarve, is preserved. During renovation work carried out in 1992, a horseshoe gateway was reopened, which corresponded to an entrance in the old Moorish walls.

The Arco da Vila is one of the places in the city where it is usually possible to observe storks' nests.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°0'54"N, 7°56'6"W

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Rua da Misericórdia, FaroFaro Portugal

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Arco da Vila – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Faro, Capela dos Ossos, Igreja do Carmo, Museu Regional do Algarve.

~620 ftS
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
3 min walk • The Cathedral of Faro is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga.
~1790 ftN
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
9 min walk • The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Above the entrance, there is the following inscription: Pára aqui a considerar que a este estado hás-de chegar which translates to Stop here and consider, that you will reach this state too.
~1900 ftN
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
10 min walk • Church
~1170 ftE
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
6 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miNE
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
17 min walk • Estadio de São Luís is a multi-use stadium in Faro, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of S.C. Farense. The stadium is able to hold 12,000 people and opened in 1922.
~870 ftS
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
5 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miE
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
13 min walk • Library
0.6 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Algarve, Faro
17 min walk • The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and three out of its four campuses in Faro and another campus in Portimão.
~40 ftW
Neighbourhood
Faro District, Faro
1 min walk • Faro District is the southernmost district of Portugal, coincident with the Algarve region. The administrative centre, or district capital, is the city of Faro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arco da Vila?

Nearby attractions include Faro District, Faro (1 min walk), Cathedral of Faro, Faro (3 min walk), Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro (5 min walk), Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro (6 min walk).

How to get to Arco da Vila by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arco da Vila:

Bus

Arco da Vila • Lines: 18, 19 (1 min walk)
Doca • Lines: 18 (1 min walk)

Train

Faro (10 min walk)
Bom João (20 min walk)