Estátua do Largo do Hospital

Statue that celebrates the conquest of Silves. During D.Sancho I's reign, D. Mendo, his lieutenant, planned a surprise attack against the Moors. The attack was…

The defensive system that once enveloped the entire city of Silves was quite complete and sophisticated. It was divided into the following parts: the fortress,…

Silves Castle is the largest in the Algarve and one of the most notable works of military architecture bequeathed by the Arabs. The structure was composed of s…

The church consists of a single nave and a main façade served by a two-flight staircase and a classically designed portico with a triangular pediment. The inte…

Roman bridge that crosses the Arade River at its widest point. It is pedestrian-only and has five round arches. This medieval bridge took several years to buil…

Al'Mutadid, lord of Seville, conquered the city of Silves in 1053 and his son, Al'Mutamid, was appointed to rule over it at the tender age of 12. It was durin…