Arco Da Vila Clock - Faro, Portugal
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dtrebilc
N 37° 00.885 W 007° 56.093
29S E 594753 N 4097038
This clock is at the top of the main entrance arch into the old town of Faro.
Waymark Code: WMPXXV
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/07/2015
Views: 12
The facade of the arch was built in 1812 by Italian architect Xavier Fabri for Bishop Dom Francisco Gomes do Avelar.
It was built on top of an earlier Moorish entrance in the walls, which can still be seen in the middle of the arch.
The clock has a grey face with black hands and Roman numerals. Each of the numerals are separated by a white line radiating from a circle in the middle of the clock.
It is on a pediment at the top of the arch which has been painted white. On top of the clock is a single bell.
Status: Not Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: Not listed
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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