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Silves

The Historic Moorish capital of the Algarve, previously visited by the Romans see the charming castle & the Roman bridge and wander its tiny back streets!

Places to visit

The Silves, over the river Arade, is the largest castle in the entire Algarve region.

Silves Castle

The Museum of Costumes and Traditions of São Bartolomeu de Messines displays pieces related to the popular traditions of that town, from the late 19th century, early 20th century.

Museum of Costumes and Traditions of São Bartolomeu de Messines

The Municipal Museum of Archaeology of Silves was built around an Almohad Cistern Well from the 12th-13th centuries, which became part of the museum's collection.