Obelisk Ferreira d’Almeida
Praça de Dom Francisco Gomes, Faro 800 - Portugal
Phone: +351 289 803 604
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To the northeast of the harbour is the Praça de Dom Francisco Gomes, which, as well as being a most attractive area, is a good starting point for a tour of Faro. In one corner of the square is an obelisk, which was erected in 1910 to commemorate the diplomat Ferreira d’Almeida. One of Faro’s famous sons, he had a long period of office as minister of naval affairs. During this time he founded a naval college and promoted the fishing industry.
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