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Heritage in Portugal
Padrão de Pelmá
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Rua do Vale
3250-330, Pelma
Pattern consisting of three steps, a rectangular shaft and, at the top, a Cross of Christ.
Biblioteca Municipal de Alvaiázere
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Avenida António José Ferreira da Silveira e Castro, 6
3250-120, Alvaiázere
Library with a vast documentary collection.
Museu Municipal de Alvaiázere
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Rua Doutor Álvaro Pinto Simões
3250-185, 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
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Rua dos Ferreiros, 26
9560-235, Água de Pau
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
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Avenida Engenheiro Eduardo Arantes de Oliveira
9560-550, Ribeira Chã
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
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Rua Engenheiro João Bosco Mota Amaral
9560-550, Ribeira Chã
This museum displays a variety of medicinal and endemic plants and also several agricultural miniatures.
Caloura
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Rua da Portela
9560-216, Água de Pau
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
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Largo da Igreja
8400-031, Estômbar
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
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Ponta de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
8400-494, 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
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Rua Doutor Coelho de Carvalho
8400, 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.