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Palácio dos Capitães Generais
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Largo 22 de Junho
9700-143, Angra do Heroísmo
Former College of the Jesuits, erected on the site where there were the residences of the Távora family, and since 1776 the residence of the captains Generals of the Azores. Inside, there are valuable works of art and furniture, including the best collection of Dutch 17TH-century tiles that exist outside the Netherlands.
Palácio Bettencourt / Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Distrital
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Rua da Rosa, 49
9700-171, Angra do Heroísmo
Old solar dos Viscondes of Bettencourt, located behind the Cathedral, inserted in the central area of the city of Angra do Heroísmo. It is a Baroque building built in the late 17th century, the early 18TH century. Currently, works here the library and the Hall of records.
Palacete Silveira e Paulo
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Praça Velha
9700-201, Angra do Heroísmo
Building dating from the late 19th century-early 20th century, located in the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo. Was built by Sir John George Dailey and Paul, remaining in the possession of his family until 1937, when it is acquired by the State for this install Industrial and commercial school of Angra do Heroísmo.
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
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Rua Santo António dos Capuchos
9700-176, Angra do Heroísmo
Casa Típica Doutor Marcelino Moules
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Estrada Doutor Marcelino C. Moules
9700-321, Angra do Heroísmo
House-Museum consisting of a granary, a haystack and the Villa itself. The interior depicts the structure of typical houses locals, especially the traditional kitchen with an oven to bake bread, Dent and wood stove, and a room with attic.
Casa do Capitão ou dos Lorie-Reais
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Rua do Marquês, 14
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Manor house built in 1474 at the behest of João Vaz Corte-Real, Captain-major of Angra do Heroísmo. Keep-if some aspects of primitive Gothic construction, despite having already undergone several renovations. Is inserted in the central zone, an area classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Casa de Almeida Garrett
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Rua de São João, 76-A
9700-182, Angra do Heroísmo
Between 1811 and 1816, Almeida Garrett French invasions took refuge in this House. Years later, returns to the island and passes to reside at the Palace of the captains Generals.
Antigo Paço Episcopal
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Rua Carreira de Cavalos
9700-167, Angra do Heroísmo
Building originally occupied by the Palace of the General Board of the Autonomous District of Angra do Heroísmo. It was later rebuilt, and currently only some walls of the original building. It is currently the headquarters of the Regional Secretariat of education and culture.
Antigo Hospital Militar da Boa Nova
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Largo da Boa Nova
9700-031, Angra do Heroísmo
Antigo Convento e Igreja de São Gonçalo
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Rua Recreio dos Artistas
9700-160, Angra do Heroísmo
Convent built in 1542, being very affected by the earthquake of 1980. It was recovered only in the 21st century.