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Noteworthy Building -

 

Construction began around 1926, on a former vegetables market. 

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The project, by the architect Adães Bermudes, pursues the same architectural features of other agencies located in several cities of Portugal.

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The building displays a Neo-Manueline Revival Architecture with references to Islamic decorations on the main door.

 

Specifications 

Classification

Noteworthy Building

Commissioned by

Banco de Portugal

Design

Adães Bermudes, architect
Date of construction/reconstruction/other work

20th century

Type

Civil, revivalist, neo-Moorish, neo-Manueline architecture. Longitudinal composite plan, with roofs of different types

Special features Stonework doorway with horseshoe arch and neo-Moorish tile decoration. The merlons, the crenels and the stonework mouldings follow neo-Manueline patterns

 

Adress: Prc. D. Francisco Gomes, 128000-168 Faro37º0'56.26''N 7º56'4.88''WWebsite: www.bportugal.pt/en-US/Pages/inicio.aspx