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Monuments in Angra do Heroísmo
Farol das Contendas
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Canada do Sargo
9700-646, Angra do Heroísmo
Lighthouse established in 1934 in the southwestern part of the island of Terceira, in the area called Tip of the Contentions. It is a prismatic tower with thirteen feet tall and 54 of altitude in relation to the sea, to which a building annex adossa.
Farol da Serreta
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Canada do Farol
9700-661, Angra do Heroísmo
Metallic tower with about fifteen meters high, located in the so-called tip of Serreta. Was started in 1908, being guarded by a lighthouse keeper.
Sé Catedral de Angra do Heroísmo / Sé Catedral do Santíssimo Salvador
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Rua da Sé
9700-191, Angra do Heroísmo
It is the largest monument in the Azores, built in 1570 by Cardinal Dom Henriqueorders on an old Gothic church from the 15th century. Its interior is of great architectural interest, highlighting the high altar in ambulatory shape, various tiles, paintings and images from the 17th century, a sacristy with rosewood furniture and some religious vestments and oil portraits of diocesan prelates.
Castelo de São Sebastião / Pousada de Angra do Heroísmo
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Rua do Castelinho
9700-045, Angra do Heroísmo
Installed on a small promontory, the fortress was built in the 16th century, during the reign of Dom Sebastião. In 2000 suffered recovery works and was transformed into a Pousada de Portugal. It is inserted in the central area of the Angra do Heroísmo city, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo
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Pátio da Alfândega
9700-178, Angra do Heroísmo
18TH century church where stands out in its interior, a set of sculptures and 19th century paintings.
Solar e Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
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Largo dos Remédios
9700-164, Angra do Heroísmo
Also known as Solar Solar Provider of military, located in the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo. It was built in the 16th century by Pero Anes do Canto, functioning as his residence and Office of the military. Has undergone several renovations over the next few hundred years, most recently as a result of the earthquake of January 1, 1980.
Paços do Concelho de Angra do Heroísmo
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Ladeira de São Francisco, 2
9700-103, Angra do Heroísmo
Imposing 19TH-century building located in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, on the site of the old houses of the 17th century Chamber. Featured for the first monarchic flag of blue and white, embroidered by Queen Dona Maria II of Portugal.
Solar da Madre de Deus
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Rua da Bôa Vista, 42
9700-130, Angra do Heroísmo
Manor House that, in 1930, received the first Azorean typography. Today is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Republic. It is a typical House of the higher areas of the Portuguese cities of the Islands.
Poço de Terra Batida de Doze Ribeiras
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Abelheira de Cima
9700, Angra do Heroísmo