Estátua de Gonçalo Vaz Botelho

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Heritage

Monument realized by Ernesto Canto Faria and Maia in 1954, located in Largo do Pelourinho. Gonçalo Vaz Barker is considered the founder of the "old" capital of the island of São Miguel (Vila Franca do Campo) in 1444.

Contacts

Largo do Pelourinho
9680-110,Vila Franca do Campo

Characteristics

Difficult external parking
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