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What to See and Do in Lagos
Casa da Alfandega marks the site of the first African slave market in Europe. Built in 1445, the building now contains an art gallery with changing exhibits, and sometimes hosts concerts and theatre productions.
Castelo das Governadores (Governor’s Palace) is the castle from which Dom Sebastiao is believed to have addressed his troops before setting out on the calamitous crusade of 1578. Most of the palace is long gone, but the section of wall with the famous window of address ironically remains.
The Igreja de Santo Antonio is a fascinating early 18th century building. It features an extravagant interior of gilt, gold, delicately carved woodwork and azulejos, and is generously decorated with angels and cherubs.
The Museu Regional (Regional Museum), attached to the famous 17th century church of Santa Antonio, contains a miscellany of exhibits, including mosaics, archaeological and ethnological items.
The Marina strikes a welcoming pose, and is the first sight a visitor has of Lagos.
The Forte Ponta da Bandeira is the 17th century fort that once defended the harbour entrance. The building offers panoramic ocean views.
The Ponte da Piedade is a huge, much photographed rock formation hollowed out by the sea. It is accessible by boat, as are many other beautiful sea coves and hollows.
Algarve Dolphins, situated in Lagos, offers 90-minute ocean trips, with guaranteed dolphin sightings.
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