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Fafe is a handy base for exploring the Minho region of Portugal and isn't far from the Douro region to its south. Fafe is 10 miles east of Guimaraes and about 42 miles from Porto Airport.
It is a burgeoning tourist destination with attractions based around its industrial heritage of textile manufacturing and printing. The legacy of the local population having gone to Brazil to find their fortune is reflected in the Brazilian style of architecture of buildings that were built when the emigrants returned investing in local businesses.
Fafe is a small town 10 miles east of Guimaraes in the heart of the Minho region of North Portugal. It s originates from an ancient settlement and was known as Monte Longo around a thousand years ago. Some artefacts that have been uncovered in Fafe are on display in the Martins Sarmento Museum in Guimaraes. It is a convenient base from which to explore the region and the nearby towns of Guimaraes and Braga.
Fafe's architectural influences stem from those inhabitants who returned to Portugal after emigrating to Brazil in the 18th and 19th centuries. On returning they built palatial residences in an imposing architectural style that is referred to as "Brazilian".
Fafe's Tourist Information office is on Rua Major Miguel Ferreira, Edif. da Casa Municipal da Cultura, 4820-119 Fafe. Tel: 351 253 493 311. Fax: 351 253 492 789. Email: naturfafe@gmail.com.
The town also has three museums:
the Museu Regional do Automovel with exhibits of classic cars on Edifcio Nun'Alvares, cave, R. Guerra Junqueiro, Fafe Portugal. Open: Tues-Sun 10 am-12 pm and 2-6 pm;
Museu da Imprensa de Fafe, Printing Museum on Rua Jos Cardoso Vieira de Castro, Fafe. This houses exhibits from the 19th and 20th centuries relating to the printing industry. Admission free, open Tues-Sun.
Museu Hidroelectrico da Santa Rita, Santa Rita, Fornelos, Fafe is a museum detailing the history of the hydroelectric power station that was opened in 1914 to provide electric to Fafe and surrounding villages. Open Tues-Sun.
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