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| The main museum in the Algarve is the Infante Dom Henrique (Henry the Navigator) Archaeological Museum in Faro which is housed in the building which was formerly the Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Ãssunção (Our Lady of the Assumption). The museum houses an extensive collection of Roman and medieval items including much from the Islamic period. |
| Here you can see the famous “Ocean Mosaic”, the Almohad Talbet of Silves, busts of Roman Emperors unearthed from the ruins of Mireu and much more. However, smaller museums can be found in many Algarvian towns including the Regional Museum at Lagos, the Olive Press Museum at Tavira, the Parish Museum at Olhão and the Municipal Museums of Loulé, Aljezur and Silves. |
| In addition to the Municipal Museum at Silves (built around an wonderfully preserved medieval Islamic well) one can also visit the award winning cork factory museum (Museu da Cortiça) in the Fabrica do Inglês complex. |
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Algarve Guide