Bell Tower On Arco Da Vila - Faro, Portugal
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dtrebilc
N 37° 00.885 W 007° 56.093
29S E 594753 N 4097038
This bell tower with a single bell stands on top of an arch forming the main entrance into the old town of Faro.
Waymark Code: WMPXYA
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/07/2015
Views: 9
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 bell is suspended in a stone arch with a pediment above it. Just below the bell is a clock
Address of Tower:
Rua Da Misericordia
Faro, Faro Portugal
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
Relevant website?: Not listed
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