Edifício dos Paços do Concelho

18th-century building where stands out abroad, the interesting portal from basalt and, inside, the vast documentary collection of 16th and 17th centuries.

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Rua Dr. Manuel de Arriaga, 16
9800-549,Velas

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Monuments near Edifício dos Paços do Concelho

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja de São Francisco


Church dating from the 17TH century, formerly part of the convent of São Francisco das Velas. The elaborate cornices in black lava and gilt. Suffered a major r…

Igreja Matriz de Velas / Igreja de São Jorge


Church built by testament of Infante d. Henrique, in 1460. Inside is a collection of sacred art from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Portão do Mar


This gate is one of the few vestiges of the old fortress, built in the 18th century to defend the village from the pirates. It was built between 1797 and 1799 …

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