Monument of Public Interest -
Located on D. Marcelino Franco square and in-between São Francisco and João Maria Brandeiro Streets.
This is a two floor building except for the tower with 3 floors.
It was commissioned in 1912 by a wealthy tradesman: Manuel de Jesus Belmarço.
The project was designed in 1912 by the architect Manuel Joaquim Norte Júnior being considered an interesting manifestation of Revivalist Architecture.
Inside are noteworthy 2 tiled panels dating from 1916 by the artist Pinto, depicting several images such as Belém Tower, S. João do Estoril Harbour, Pena Castle.
The building also housed a court House.
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Specifications
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Classification
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Building of Public Interest
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Commissioned by
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Manuel de Jesus Belmarço
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Design
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Manuel Joaquim Norte Júnior, architect; Pinto, tile painter |
| Date of construction/reconstruction/other work |
20th and 21st century
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| Type |
Revivalist, civil architecture. Rectangular plan with two floors and turret
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| Special features |
Inside, tile panels depicting the Torre de Belém, the port of São João do Estoril and Pena Castle
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Adress:Rua de São Francisco8000-428 Faro37º0'51.08''N 7º55'58.48''W