Faro
Faro is one of the Algarve’s richest cities for Modernist architecture.
From the 1950s onwards, architect Manuel Gomes da Costa left a remarkable mark on the city. His buildings combine the principles of Portuguese Modernism with a distinctly Algarvean character — with geometric forms, brise-soleils, cobogós, tiled façades and carefully designed details.
Ilha / Praia de Faro offers a different perspective on Algarve Modernism.
Away from the historic centre, the island developed as a seaside destination during the 20th century, attracting new forms of housing, holiday architecture and modern design. Here, Modernist ideas meet the landscape of the Ria Formosa and the Atlantic — from simple beach houses to more expressive examples of mid-century architecture.
Two different faces of Faro — one city, many stories.
ARCHITECTURE FARO
Pires & Brito Tour
60–90 minute self-guided architecture walk
📍 Faro, Algarve
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EN • PT • FR • DE • NL
Discover Faro
Pires & Brito & Modernism
You will discover:
→ Pires & Brito building
→ Modernist architecture
→ Manuel Gomes da Costa
→ Post-war architecture
→ Modernist details & façades
→ Faro’s changing cityscape
Scan the QR code below
to download the STQRY App
MOMO in Faro
MOMO stands for Modernist Movement. As a candidate for the Portuguese Capital of Culture 2027, Faro wanted to present itself as the city of Modernist Architecture in Southern Europe. Faro has about 500 buildings with a unique modernist style that are highly adapted to the climate of the Algarve.
Unfortunately Faro was not "one of the last nominated candidates", but the result was a nice brochure with an overview of the influences of the Modern Movement in Faro from around 1925.
Discover The Modernist Weekend
Video with an impression about the Architectural Tour during the first Modernist Weekend on 11-12-13 November 2022 at Faro.
The mission is to celebrate and promote '50 architecture by encouraging preservation and knowledge through walking tours, open houses, networking, design and art shows.
The buildings and houses of interest are mostly built between the '50s and '70s.
08-09-10 Nov. 2024 a new Modernist Weekend is planned. For more information: www.themodernistweekend.com
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Map Architectural Tour
Faro
On this Map you find the locations and information about some interesting Modernist Architecture in Faro from the MOMA program. Enjoy the Tour (Eng).
Click here to get the map of the Tour
MODERNIST FARO
The Modernist Architecture Walking Tour
60–90 minute self-guided architecture walk
📍 Faro, Algarve
📱 STQRY App
EN • PT • FR • DE • NL
Discover Faro’s Modernism
You will discover:
→ Modernist houses
→ Architecture by Manuel Gomes da Costa
→ Post-war architecture
→ Brise-soleils & cobogós
→ Geometric façades & details
→ Faro’s modernist cityscape
Scan the QR code below to download the free STQRY App
Praia/Ilha de Faro
Ilha / Praia de Faro Tour
60–90 minute self-guided walk
📍 Ilha de Faro, Algarve
📱 STQRY App
EN • PT • FR • DE • NL
Discover Praia de Faro
You will discover:
→ Traditional island houses
→ Mid-century architecture
→ Beach villas & holiday homes
→ Modernist influences
→ Architecture by the Ria Formosa
→ The changing face of Praia de Faro
Scan the QR code below to download the free STQRY App