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Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

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Alvaiázere
3250, Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

Chapel with a simple longitudinal plan, built in the 19th century, consisting of a single space and a bell tower.

Ermida de Santo António

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Rua de Santo António
3250-117, Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

18th century chapel consisting of a single nave and a bell tower. In 1930 it underwent renovation work and in 1948 it underwent general restoration work.

Padrão de Pelmá

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Rua do Vale
3250-330, Pelma

Alvaiázere

Pattern consisting of three steps, a rectangular shaft and, at the top, a Cross of Christ.

Biblioteca Municipal de Alvaiázere

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Avenida António José Ferreira da Silveira e Castro, 6
3250-120, Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

Library with a vast documentary collection.

Museu Municipal de Alvaiázere

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Rua Doutor Álvaro Pinto Simões
3250-185, Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

Museum opened in 2007, exhibiting an ethnographic exhibition (exhibition of regional costumes) and another archaeological one, with emphasis on artefacts from Antas do Ramalhal and the archaeological site of Rominha.

Casa do Pescador

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Rua dos Ferreiros, 26
9560-235, Água de Pau

Lagoa

Space opened in 2003 with the aim of providing assistance to fishermen in the area, through talks, exhibitions, meetings, etc. Collections of objects related to the sea and photographs about fishing are on display here.

Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnografia

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Avenida Engenheiro Eduardo Arantes de Oliveira
9560-550, Ribeira Chã

Lagoa

This museum brings together a collection of sacred art, made up of several pieces linked to the religious life of the population, including a baptismal font produced by artisans from Lagoa, and the image of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda. The ethnography collection is made up of reproductions of typical Micaelense housing and some objects linked to the region's traditional activities.

Quintal Etnográfico e de Endemismo Açórico

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Rua Engenheiro João Bosco Mota Amaral
9560-550, Ribeira Chã

Lagoa

This museum displays a variety of medicinal and endemic plants and also several agricultural miniatures.

Caloura

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Rua da Portela
9560-216, Água de Pau

Lagoa

This is the old Vale de Cabaços, a picturesque fishing port located in a beautiful cove, which in turn is surrounded by vineyards. It is a very popular place among holidaymakers due to the crystal clear waters.

Igreja Matriz de São Tiago de Estombar

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Largo da Igreja
8400-031, Estômbar

Lagoa

A 16th century temple, it underwent significant changes in the 18th century. The "rocaille" facade features two towers and a Manueline portal. It has a precious set of tile panels from the 18th century: the chancel chest (Ascension), tympanum (Resurrection) and chancel (Saint James fighting the Moors, the battle of Lepanto and scenes from the Gospel).

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