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Monuments in Calheta de São Jorge

Farol da Ponta do Topo

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Ponta do Topo
9875-115, Topo

Calheta de São Jorge

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 annexes where is located the lighthouse keeper's dwelling and a deposit of material.

Igreja Matriz do Topo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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Rua Joaquim Homem da Silveira Noronha
9875, Topo

Calheta de São Jorge

Church built in the 16th century, being later enlarged and restored in the 18th century. This reconstruction was necessary due to the devastation the earthquake called God warrant did in this temple. In the majestic facade stands out the gate, three large Windows and two glasses, not forgetting the Bell Tower, atypical in the architecture of the island. In the interior, especially the gilt and the various screens.

Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina

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Rua 25 de Abril
9850-022, Calheta

Calheta de São Jorge

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.

Igreja de São Francisco

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Rua Joaquim Homem da Silveira Noronha
9875, Topo

Calheta de São Jorge

This church is the only remnant of the former convent of San Francisco.