Casa das Figuras, Historical building in central Faro, Portugal.
Casa das Figuras is a building in central Faro with a striking facade decorated with sculptural elements. The front displays winged dragons with human faces, dolphins, and a black warrior head adorned with intricate carved details.
The building dates to the 17th century and was originally constructed as a granary for the Solar da Horta do Ourives. Its decorative elements reflect strong Brazilian artistic influences from that period.
Casa das Figuras stands within the Teatro Municipal de Faro complex and houses the Southern Classical Orchestra since 1978.
The building is located in a central area of Faro and is easy to reach on foot. Parking spaces nearby make visiting straightforward.
The sculptural work on the facade was commissioned by the same patron who funded the nearby Celeiro de São Francisco. This connection reveals how one influential figure shaped multiple landmarks in the city.
Location: Faro (Sé e São Pedro)
GPS coordinates: 37.02613,-7.94531
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:28
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