Silves

We made a trip to the town of Silves where there is a historic castle that is very well preserved and is also being excavated and restored. It is a very popular tourist location in the Algarve.
Looking over the town of Silves, the castle and the church on the left on the highest point of the town.

Entrance into the castle.

Inside the castle grounds.

View of some of Silves from a castle wall.

The excavation ongoing inside the castle walls.

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