Modernist Heritage of architect Manuel G. da Costa - Guided Tour (2h)

A 2 hours guided walk through Faro's modernist landmarks with architect Victor Hugo Faustino, including an exclusive open house.

Manuel Gomes da Costa shaped Faro like no other architect of his generation. His buildings are everywhere in the city, on street corners, in residential neighbourhoods, along the waterfront, yet most people walk past them without knowing his name.

This guided tour changes that.

Join Victor Hugo Faustino, architect and leading expert on the work of Manuel Gomes da Costa, for a 2-hour walk through Faro's most significant modernist landmarks. Drawing on his acclaimed Master's thesis — "Manuel Gomes da Costa and Modern Architecture in Faro" — Victor Hugo brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to every building on the route: the architectural decisions, the historical context, the personal stories behind the facades.

Together, you will explore how Gomes da Costa's distinctive approach to space, light, and materiality helped define the identity of a city in the mid-20th century and why his legacy matters today.

The tour includes an exclusive open house inside one of MGC's residential buildings — a rare opportunity to step beyond the facade and experience the architecture from within, guided by someone who has spent years studying every detail of its conception.

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