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Monuments in Povoação
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
- heritage
Lagoa das Furnas
9675-090, Furnas
Located in Furnas, it was built by the illustrious local José do Canto and officially inaugurated in 1886. The highlight is the stained glass windows that describe the life of Our Lady.
Portas do Povoamento
- heritage
Largo Infante Dom Henrique
9650-423, Povoação
Monument inaugurated on July 3, 2005, on the day commemorating the 166th anniversary of Povoação becoming a municipality. It represents the place where the first settlers of São Miguel Island docked. It consists of small, high-relief images of prominent figures from that time.
Fontanário das Três Bicas
- heritage
Largo das Três Bicas
9675-034, Furnas
Small fountain consisting of three cocks and dated 1905.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos de Povoação
- heritage
Largo do Jardim Municipal
9650-430, Povoação
Monument erected in tribute to the Portuguese discoveries.