Iconic arch in Faro to undergo €250,000-worth of improvements
The historic Arco da Vila, one of Faro’s most treasured landmarks, is set to undergo significant conservation work starting in September.
The project, valued at €250,000, is completely funded by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), the municipal council of Faro says in a statement to the press.
The conservation works will involve a range of interventions at the iconic arch, such as correcting structural anomalies, and conserving and restoring various elements such as the roof, stonework, doorways, staircases, plaques, panels, bell, cross, clock, and other decorative features.
Says the municipal council, the project will also address the degradation of the arch’s vaults by applying plaster over the brickwork, in a bid to halt further deterioration.
The council adds that the PRR funding is helping the council carry out the renovation of a “protected monument” which is “one of the main landmarks of the town for residents and the many thousands of tourists who visit Faro every year.”
The restoration works are due to be completed in 2025.
