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Monuments in Lajes do Pico

Moinho da Ponta Rasa

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9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Rotating windmill, fully restored, consisting of masonry walls on the lower floor and wooden walls on the upper floor. At the top, the mast that supports the sails emerges from the conical dome.

Convento de São Francisco e Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Former Franciscan convent with a rectangular plan with two floors, dating from the 17th century, with an attached church, with a plan in the shape of a Latin cross. In the convent building, the bell tower stands out, with a quadrangular plan and three floors. The church has a single nave, accessed through a stonework portal, located in the middle of the gospel side.

Castelo de Santo António / Forte de Santa Catarina

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Rua do Castelo
9930-138, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Old fortification dating from the 18th century, of which only some ruins remain. The entire complex was built in stone masonry, except for the area next to the sea, built in reinforced concrete. Inside, there are remains of an old lime kiln, dating back to the end of the 19th century.

Farol da Ponta da Ilha

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Caminho do Farol
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

It is a white prismatic tower with 19 feet high, showing a Red Lantern and an annex building.

Moinho do Mourricão

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Canada da Costa
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Monumento ao Povoamento da Ilha do Pico

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Largo de São Pedro
9930-136, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Stone monument erected in tribute to the 500 years of the settlement of the island (1460-1960).

Moinho de Silveira

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Silveira
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico