Arco da Vila, Triumphal arch in Faro, Portugal.
The neoclassical Arco da Vila features ionic columns supporting an architrave, with a triangular pediment rising above a central niche.
Bishop Francisco Gomes do Avelar commissioned Italian architect Francisco Xavier Fabri to construct this monumental gateway in 1812 after the 1755 earthquake.
The arch contains a statue of Saint Thomas Aquinas within its central niche and stands as a National Monument of Portugal since 1910.
This entrance portal connects the marina area to the old town district of Faro, offering direct access to the historic cathedral neighborhood.
Inside the structure, visitors can observe the only remaining in-situ Moorish horseshoe portal in the Algarve region of Portugal.
Location: Faro (Sé e São Pedro)
GPS coordinates: 37.01466,-7.93485
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:44
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