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Farol da Ponta da Ilha

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Caminho do Farol
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

It is a white prismatic tower with 19 feet high, showing a Red Lantern and an annex building.

Farol da Ponta do Topo

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Ponta do Topo
9875-115, Topo

Calheta de São Jorge

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.

Farol da Ponta da Piedade

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Estrada da Ponta da Piedade - EM536
8600, Lagos

Lagos

A lighthouse tower with a square plan, dating to the 20th century, plastered with yellow tiles and with red metal dome.

Farol de Leça

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Rua Cel. Helder Ribeiro
4450, Leça da Palmeira

Matosinhos

The Boa Nova Lighthouse began to function in 1926 and until 1962 it housed the School of Lighthouse keepers. It is the second largest lighthouse in the country, with a tower 46 meters high. Between 2003 and 2004, the Lighthouses Directorate carried out improvement works, such as the construction of a museum center and the conversion of accommodation.

Farol das Lajes

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Lajes das Flores
9960, Lajes das Flores

Lajes das Flores

This is one of the largest and best known lighthouses of the Azores. Presents a quadrangular prismatic tower with 16 feet tall and a building attached.

Farol da Mama

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Rua Adolfo Casais Monteiro
2790-042, Carnaxide

Oeiras

Farol que, pela sua localização e paisagem desafogada é muito procurado pelos turistas. É rodeado de jardins e passeios pedonais. Este vértice geodésico consiste numa edificação branca com três pés, com semelhanças a um "foguetão". A lanterna do farol encontra-se instalada numa plataforma a dez metros de altura.

Edifício dos Paços do Concelho de Caldas da Rainha

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Praça 25 de Abril
2500-110, Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Johannine building, with design by Manuel da Maia, built by King John V in 1750. Presents the façade crowned by a small bell tower and boasts a Royal arms.

Farol da Ponta do Arnel

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Ponta do Arnel
9630, Nordeste

Nordeste

The lighthouse of ponta do Arnel was inaugurated in 1876. Since its inauguration has undergone several changes and improvements that enabled that is still in operation. Their 15-metre Tower leaves a light beam with a range of 25 miles. Overlooking the lighthouse lies the picturesque village of Northeast.

Farol da Ponta do Cintrão

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Ponta do Cintrão
9600, Ribeirinha

Ribeira Grande

Lighthouse situated above the Pierced area. Provides one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the island of São Miguel.

Farol de Ponta Delgada / Farol de Santa Clara

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Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes
9500, Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada

This Lighthouse went into operation in 1876 and was the first lighthouse to be implemented in the Azores archipelago. In 1955 it was electrified and in 1993 went on to use the public network power.

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