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Cultural Centers in Lajes do Pico

Museu do Pico - Museu dos Baleeiros

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Rua dos Baleeiros, 13
9930-143, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

The architectural set of the Whaling Museum is made up of boathouses from the last century, an attached blacksmith's tent and the space where the library and archive are located. Opened in 1988, it aims to preserve the memory of an activity that marked Azorean life - whaling art. It includes exhibits of pieces crafted from ivory teeth and a whaling canoe, used in whale hunting.

Centro de Artes e de Ciências do Mar

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Rua do Castelo
9930-138, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Center installed in the former SIBIL whale factory, which was dedicated to transforming large cetaceans into oils and flour. You can see various manufacturing equipment and an exhibition on the biology and ecology of large cetaceans. It also has a bar, a shop and an outdoor leisure space.

Biblioteca Municipal Dias de Melo

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Rua Capitão-Mor Garcia Gonçalves Madruga
9930-129, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Space with a vast documentary collection.

Auditório Municipal de Lajes do Pico

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Rua Capitão-Mor Garcia Gonçalves Madruga
9930-129, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Auditorium with capacity of 100 seats, featuring still support spaces.