The Modernist architecture of Faro -Walking tour (1,5hours)

Join Chris de Oliveira, co-founder of The Modernist Faro and advocate for architectural heritage, on a captivating walk through Faro’s streets to uncover its modernist gems. Discover how this small southern city became home to an unexpected “miracle” of modernist architecture in the mid-20th century.

Designed for architecture and design enthusiasts, this guided tour offers context, stories, and fresh perspectives that bring Faro’s modernist landscape to life. Along the way, you’ll encounter some of the city’s most remarkable examples of the movement, including:

• Casa Verde – a pastel-hued Art Deco landmark with elegant geometric lines.
• The Modernist – designed by Lisbon architect Joel Santana, this building embodies the purest modernist ideals of form and function.
• Casa Gago – a timeless creation by Manuel Gomes da Costa, one of the Algarve’s most celebrated modernist architects.

More than a walk, this is an invitation to see Faro differently: history, design, and culture woven into the fabric of the city. With Chris as your guide—both a true modernist enthusiast—you’ll gain insights into the architects, stories, and ideas that shaped this unique chapter of Portuguese architecture.

This tour is in English

It's organized by a non-profit that reinvests all proceeds into preserving and enhancing Faro's Modernist architecture.

(Image credit: Aymeric Warmé-Janville & Bernardo Lúcio)

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