King Afonso III Statue

Nice statue

This is a nice statue, with a nice grass area, in the old part of Faro, easy to find, and well worth a visit, if your in the area.

Nice statue

This is a nice statue, with a nice grass area, in the old part of Faro, easy to find, and well worth a visit, if your in the area.

Imposing statue

Well executed statue outside the Municipal Museum. Is a focal point on the square but unsure of his reign. However, it was obvious he was well thought of by the Portuguese and a couple of fun stories ...

Imposing statue

Well executed statue outside the Municipal Museum. Is a focal point on the square but unsure of his reign. However, it was obvious he was well thought of by the Portuguese and a couple of fun stories ...

If your miss this, you've missed the best parts of old town.

Just by itself, the statue of the first King of Portugal is just a statue. Our first glimpse was coming through almost an alleyway of cobblestone and coming around the corner, there it stood in its g...