Explore the best places

Heritage in Portugal

Padrão de Pelmá

  • heritage

Rua do Vale
3250-330, Pelma

Alvaiázere

Pattern consisting of three steps, a rectangular shaft and, at the top, a Cross of Christ.

Biblioteca Municipal de Alvaiázere

  • heritage

Avenida António José Ferreira da Silveira e Castro, 6
3250-120, Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

Library with a vast documentary collection.

Museu Municipal de Alvaiázere

  • heritage

Rua Doutor Álvaro Pinto Simões
3250-185, Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

Museum opened in 2007, exhibiting an ethnographic exhibition (exhibition of regional costumes) and another archaeological one, with emphasis on artefacts from Antas do Ramalhal and the archaeological site of Rominha.

Casa do Pescador

  • heritage

Rua dos Ferreiros, 26
9560-235, Água de Pau

Lagoa

Space opened in 2003 with the aim of providing assistance to fishermen in the area, through talks, exhibitions, meetings, etc. Collections of objects related to the sea and photographs about fishing are on display here.

Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnografia

  • heritage

Avenida Engenheiro Eduardo Arantes de Oliveira
9560-550, Ribeira Chã

Lagoa

This museum brings together a collection of sacred art, made up of several pieces linked to the religious life of the population, including a baptismal font produced by artisans from Lagoa, and the image of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda. The ethnography collection is made up of reproductions of typical Micaelense housing and some objects linked to the region's traditional activities.

Quintal Etnográfico e de Endemismo Açórico

  • heritage

Rua Engenheiro João Bosco Mota Amaral
9560-550, Ribeira Chã

Lagoa

This museum displays a variety of medicinal and endemic plants and also several agricultural miniatures.

Caloura

  • heritage

Rua da Portela
9560-216, Água de Pau

Lagoa

This is the old Vale de Cabaços, a picturesque fishing port located in a beautiful cove, which in turn is surrounded by vineyards. It is a very popular place among holidaymakers due to the crystal clear waters.

Igreja Matriz de São Tiago de Estombar

  • heritage

Largo da Igreja
8400-031, Estômbar

Lagoa

A 16th century temple, it underwent significant changes in the 18th century. The "rocaille" facade features two towers and a Manueline portal. It has a precious set of tile panels from the 18th century: the chancel chest (Ascension), tympanum (Resurrection) and chancel (Saint James fighting the Moors, the battle of Lepanto and scenes from the Gospel).

Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Rocha

  • heritage

Ponta de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
8400-494, Lagoa

Lagoa

Building of remote origins is located in a strait that penetrates the sea. In its construction, this hermitage incorporates stones from previous roman/medieval buildings located nearby. Inside there is a valuable image of the Virgin and Child from the 16th century. This hermitage was once surrounded by a coastal defense fortress that was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake.

Forte de São João do Arade

  • heritage

Rua Doutor Coelho de Carvalho
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

It formed, together with the Santa Catarina Fort, the defense of the Arade river estuary. Originally consisting of a watchtower, it was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the initiative of the poet Coelho Carvalho, at the beginning of the 20th century, the residence underwent major adaptation works, which gave it the romantic aspect it presents today.

< 1 2 3 ... 135 136 137 138 139 ... 998 999 1000 >