Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina
The primitive Church, likely Foundation in the 16th century, was destroyed in 1639 by a fire. Years later, still in the 17th century, a new church was built in a less exposed to the force of the sea. In 1757 suffered major damage from the earthquake called "Warrant of God", in 1945 by the great uprising of the sea and, in 1980, by another earthquake.
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Monuments near Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina
Farol da Ponta do Topo
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 annexe…
Igreja Matriz do Topo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Church built in the 16th century, being later enlarged and restored in the 18th century. This reconstruction was necessary due to the devastation the earthquak…
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