Portas do Povoamento

Monument inaugurated on July 3, 2005, on the day commemorating the 166th anniversary of Povoação becoming a municipality. It represents the place where the first settlers of São Miguel Island docked. It consists of small, high-relief images of prominent figures from that time.

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Largo Infante Dom Henrique
9650-423,Povoação

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  • Walls & City doors
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