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Museu Francisco de Lacerda
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Rua das Alcaçarias
9850-011, Calheta
This space features the culture of the island since 1911, with regional ceramics, agricultural utensils, baskets, ethnographic objecrs related to the cult of the Holy Spirit and linen works.
Farol da Ponta do Topo
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Ponta do Topo
9875-115, Topo
Lighthouse located on the Southwest tip of the island, more properly in the call Tip from the top. It consists of a circular tower with 16 feet tall and annexes where is located the lighthouse keeper's dwelling and a deposit of material.
Piscina Natural da Pontinha do Topo
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Ponta do Topo
9875, Topo
Natural pools of great beauty, resulting from volcanic rocks.
Poças Vicente Dias
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Fajã Grande
9850-070, Calheta
Natural pools of clear waters, located next to the parque de campismo da Calheta, just 30 metres from the sea. Offers fantastic panoramic views over the islands of Pico and Faial. In addition to some nice dives, you can practice sport fishing and diving.
Igreja Matriz do Topo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
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Rua Joaquim Homem da Silveira Noronha
9875, Topo
Church built in the 16th century, being later enlarged and restored in the 18th century. This reconstruction was necessary due to the devastation the earthquake called God warrant did in this temple. In the majestic facade stands out the gate, three large Windows and two glasses, not forgetting the Bell Tower, atypical in the architecture of the island. In the interior, especially the gilt and the various screens.
Fajã do Além
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Fajã do Além
9875-027, Topo
Access to this fajã, located between Fajã de São João and the Fajã do Lava, through a narrow path, where you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views. This way, however, is only possible on foot, donkey or horse. The various existing homes here are nowadays inhabited only on weekends. The land is used for agricultural purposes, essentially to grow yams and vineyards.
Fajã das Fonduras
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Fajã das Fonduras
9850, Calheta
Little Cliff located between Fajã da Ponta Grossa or Mere and Fajã da Abelheira. Is almost completely abandoned, except for the inhabitants of Norte Pequeno, who comes to here graze cattle and cultivate the land. There are many Springs, knowing that here existed an ancient watermill. Access is on foot, via a shortcut that starts in Norte Pequeno or car, down the path of Fajã da Crags, into the corner of the Bedrooms and then walk away.
Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina
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Rua 25 de Abril
9850-022, Calheta
The primitive Church, likely Foundation in the 16th century, was destroyed in 1639 by a fire. Years later, still in the 17th century, a new church was built in a less exposed to the force of the sea. In 1757 suffered major damage from the earthquake called "Warrant of God", in 1945 by the great uprising of the sea and, in 1980, by another earthquake.
Miradouro para o Ilhéu do Topo
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Ponta do Topo
9875, Topo
From this viewpoint we can get magnificent panoramic views over the natural pools, as well as on the islet from the top. Topo islet is an islet about 200000 m2 area and integrated into Special Protection Zone of the Island from the top and adjacent coast. A legally protected area due to its richness in marine avifauna.
Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Silveira
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Silveira
9850, Calheta
Large forest park created along the route of a line of water where are still visible some mills. Classified as recreational forest reserve since 1989, here we can find viewpoints, fences with animals, picnic areas and several tramlines.