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Miradouro do Farol da Ribeirinha
- country
- leisure
Ribeirinha
9900-491, Horta
This viewpoint offers fantastic views of the green hills around, having the Ocean as a backdrop.
Jardim da Praça da República
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- leisure
Praça da República
9900-099, Horta
Situated in the "heart" of the city of Horta, the Praça da República garden is a small landscaped space where stands out the traditional Bandstand. Leafy trees around the garden, making it the ideal space to relax after a walk by the marginal zone or picturesque lanes of the city.
Miradouro de Cabeço Gordo
- country
- leisure
Cabeço Gordo
9900, Horta
The Cabeço Gordo is the highest point on the island of Faial, with an elevation of 1043 feet. Natural viewpoint par excellence, in day of clear skies can enjoy the crater of the Caldeira, the Flemings and the bays of the city of Horta.
Miradouro para a Caldeira do Faial
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- leisure
Caldeira
9900-089, Horta
It's breathtaking that this viewpoint scene has to offer, since weather conditions so permit. The boiler, refuge of the laurissilva forest and, nowadays, a nature reserve, presents itself with a crater of 2000 meters in diameter and 400 feet deep. A feast for the eyes that has to be appreciated from above because the descent, in addition to dangerous, is prohibited.
Miradouro do Monte Carneiro
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- leisure
Monte Carneiro
9900, Horta
Overlooking the city of Horta, Monte Carneiro is a volcanic cone and a natural viewpoint par excellence. From the top of its 267 meters above sea level you can see the entire city of Horta, including marina and the zone of Porto Pim, the Flemish Valley and the island of Pico. A landscape of rare beauty that makes the delights of any professional or amateur photographer.
Ecoteca do Faial
- heritage
Rua de S. Lourenço, 23
9900-401, Horta
Ecoteca opened in 2005 at Castelo de São Sebastião. Since 2007 is managed by the Observatorio del Mar dos Açores.
Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional João José da Graça
- heritage
Rua Walter Bensaúde, 14
9900-142, Horta
The original public library was opened in 1886. In turn, this building facilities were inaugurated in 2008. It has an auditorium, a multi-purpose room, an exhibition hall and an internet space.
Coreto do Jardim Florêncio Terra
- art
Jardim Florêncio Terra
9900, Horta
Traditional building, used in musical manifestations, located in the center of the Garden Florêncio Terra. It is a hexagonal structure, flanked by small statues of female figures. One of them shows the Foundation date: 1883. The stage is accessible through three steps and a small hallway. The traditional colours are: Red structure with elements of white support.
Coreto da Praça da República
- art
Praça da República
9900-099, Horta
Traditional building, thought to musical events, located in the center of the garden from the República square. It is characterized by the gap that the soil is in relation to the stage (about two feet). The white guards and eight red-painted beams supporting the roof, he also painted in shades of red and white.
Piscina Municipal da Horta
- leisure
Avenida 25 de Abril
9900-114, Horta
Small outdoor pool with locker rooms and other supporting infrastructures.