Faro Local Customs

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Faro Municipal Museum
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Once a convent, now a museum.
Built in 1519 as a convent, a cork factory from 1860 onwards, a museum from 1984.
Pre historical, Roman and medieval artifacts shown.

Written Dec 1, 2008

Phone: 00351 289 897 400

Website: http://www.cm-faro.pt/portal_autarquico/faro/v_pt-PT/menu_turista/concelho/cultura/museus/Museu+Municipal+de+Faro.htm

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