Museums & Monuments
Museums & Monuments - 12 Listings
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Faro Jewish Heritage Centre
Jewish Sephardi heritage site exhibiting relics from the two defunct Faro synagogues of the 19th and 20th century and a copy of Gacon's 1487 Pentateuch in Hebrew. Judaica, books, videos and souvenirs. Next to the hospital on Rue Leao Penedo, Faro.
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- Tel: 282 416 710
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Lagos Museu Municipal
Ethnographic museum with exhibits including the town charter, a 17th century altar, priests vestments and Manuel Cabanas wood engravings. At Rua Gen. Alberto Carlos de Silveira, 8600 Lagos.
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- Tel: 282 762 301
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Museu Arqueologico
Exhibits include an 12th century Arab well-cistern and other archeological artefacts. Open 10:00-18:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Situated at Rua das Portas de Loule 14, Silves.
- Tel: 282 444 832
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Museu Etnografico do Trajo Algarvio
Costume museum with dolls, carriages and Algarve rural handicraft on display. Open Monday to Friday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 and 14:00-17:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Guided tours available. At Rua Dr Jose Dias Sancho 61, 8150 Sao Bras de Alportel.
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- Tel: 289 840 100
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Museu Munícipal de Arqueológia
Archeological artefacts from Silves. Open May to September 10:00-19:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Located at Rua da Portas de Loule, Silves.
- Tel: 282 444 832
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Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Archeological museum with sections covering Prehistoric, Roman, Visigoth, Islamic and Modern periods. Guided tours are available. Located at Praca da Republica 1, 8200 Albufeira.
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- Tel: 289 570 712
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Museu Municipal de Faro
Museum of local history and archeology with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. 100 seat auditorium, conservation and restoration laboratory and document centre on site. Seasonal opening times apply. Located at Largo d. Afonso III 14, 8000-167 Faro
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- Tel: 289 897 400
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Museu Municipal de Loule
Exhibits Loule's archeological past with artefacts from the Stone, Bronze and Roman ages. Open 09:00-17:30 Monday to Friday and 10:00-14:00 Saturday. Situated at Rua D. Paio Peres Correia nº 17, 8100-564 Loule.
- Tel: 289 400 642
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Museu Municipal Doctor Jose Formosinho de Lagos
Items from Lagos' history are displayed including archeological artefacts, minerals, paintings, Algarve ehtnography and marine world. Open Tuesday to Friday 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:00. Situated at Rua Gen. Alberto Carlos de Silveira, Lagos.
- Tel: 282 762 301
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Museum Maritimo Almirante Ramalgo Ortigao de Faro
Exhibits artefacts related to the Algarve's sardine fishing industry. Free access granted to schools, students, Cartao Jovem holders and children under the age of 17. Open 14:30-16:30 Monday to Friday. Located in Faro.
- Tel: 289 803 601
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Polo Museologico dos Frutos Secos
Focuses on the methods of harvesting dried fruits including figs, carob and almond fruit. Open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 except Saturdays and holidays. Located at Rua Gil Vicente nº 14, 8100-697 Loulé.
- Tel: 289 400 642
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Vilamoura Cerro da Vila Museu e Estacão de Arqueológica
Museum exhibiting artefacts from the Roman civilisation in Vilamoura. Open everyday. Seasonal opening times apply. Located at Av. Cerro da Vila, Quarteira.
- Tel: 289 312 153
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