Faro Travel Guide
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Faro is the capital of the Algarve. The international airport where most of the tourists arrive is also located in Faro, so for many people this is the starting point for their visit to the Algarve and or Portugal.
With a medieval wall and a large number of monuments the town is worth a visit. Don't run to the beach immediately. The main sights include: the Cathedral (Roman-Gothic origin), Nossa Senhora da Assuncão Convent (Renaissance), São Francisco Church (16-18th centuries). There are also a number of museums to visit: Infante Dom Henrique, Regional Ethnographic, Ramalho Ortigão and
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