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The Algarve – Faro
Faro, the capital of the Algarve, was devastated by the earthquake of 1755, but part of the old town, surrounded by a medieval wall, has survived as well as a number of other monuments. The main sights include the Sé Cathedral, rebuilt in the 18th century within the old town, an Archeological Museum, the Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church with its chapel of bones and the São Francisco Church. Also worth visiting is the nearby Roman Milreu ruins. Faro is the home of the Ria Formosa nature reserve, a stopping place for hundreds of different migratory birds. The modern International Airport is located west of the city. |
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