Bandstand in the gardens of the Estói Palace nearby Faro, Algarve - Portugal.

NOTE: THE PORTUGUESE GOVERNMENT WANTS TO PUT AN END TO THE NATIONAL CONSERVATOIRE! Started in the 19th century, the Conservatoire has about 900 (NINE HUNDRED) students nowadays, but will probably have no more than a few 50 (FIFTY) of them next year, because of the recent proposals to reform the system by the Ministre of Education.

[originally posted on Feb 8th, 2008]

Category: PARKS AND GARDENS