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Faros venerable Cidade Velha (Old Town) is the citys most interesting quarter and can be appreciated at a leisurely pace on foot. Set within a circle of medieval walls, the whole vicinity is a veritable time capsule reflecting Faros brief golden age in the 16th century. The landmark cathedral and cloistered convent are set alongside a patchwork of narrow, cobbled streets with several inviting cafs and shops. (for further details see .)
Tourist information: by harbour 289 803 604 9am6pm MonFri, 9am1pm & 26pm Sat & Sun Museu Arqueolgico Largo Dom Afonso III 10am7pm (6pm winter) TueFri, 11:30am6pm (10:30am5pm winter) Sat & Sun Adm 
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- The 16th-century Porta Nova in the south wall of the town is near the embarkation point for boat cruises on the .
- Cathedral entry includes access to the bell tower, which offers great views across Faro.
- The bar-restaurant Aqui DEl Rei, on Rua do Repouso, is next to the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Repouso.
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Gargoyles in the shape of animals embellish the delightfully secluded Renaissance cloisters of this former convent, now home to the towns archaeological museum. Highlights include a huge Roman floor mosaic and a collection of Moorish oil lamps (for further details see ).
Museu Arqueolgico's Renaissance building
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The original building was plundered and damaged by the Earl of Essex in 1596. Rebuilt again after the 1755 earthquake, it is still in use today, but closed to the public.
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Stunning panels of azulejos (painted tiles) depicting the life of St Francis adorn the walls of this church. The vault contains a polychrome panel showing the coronation of the Virgin.
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This grandiose archway to the Old Town was inaugurated in 1812. Tucked inside the arch is an 11th-century horseshoe gate, which is believed to have been built by the Moors and is the only one of its kind in the Algarve.
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Set into a niche in the castle walls, this small chapel lies in the shadow of the medieval Gate of Rest. Legend has it that Afonso III, fresh from his victory over the Moors, rested here.
Nossa Senhora do Repouso chapel
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The interior of the 13th-century cathedral reveals a spectacular fusion of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles: the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, especially, is a jewel of Baroque art, with gilded and lacquered wood carvings, inlaid marble and polished azulejos.
Exterior of the S Cathedral
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Overlooking a pretty square, this 17th-century chapel is home to a lovely configuration of gilded wood carvings and a series of whimsical oil panels depicting scenes from the Old Testament. At the rear is a chapel with an 18th-century azulejo crucifix. Open to the public for funeral services only.
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