Fábrica da Baleia de Porto Pim
This former factory, built between 1940 and 1942, presents a plant composed of various bodies interrelated, a ramp of hoisting of whales and a courtyard of dismemberment. Be sure to notice the boilers and the huge chimney.
Contacts
Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa
9900-124,Horta
- tel:292292140292292140
- website: http://www.oma.pt/fabrica.php
- 5.00€
- Typical houses & Relevant buildings
Characteristics
- monday: 10:00-18:00
- tuesday: 10:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-18:00
- monday: 10:00-17:00
- tuesday: 10:00-17:00
- wednesday: 10:00-17:00
- thursday: 10:00-17:00
- friday: 10:00-17:00
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