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Moinho de Água da Ribeira do Guilherme
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Boca da Ribeira
9630, Nordeste
Water mill type watermill, in the municipality of Nordeste. Is classified as Municipal interest Property.
Estátua de António Alves de Oliveira
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Praça da República
9630-141, Nordeste
Tribute to the man who boosted the development of the municipality of Northeast and who lived between 1847 and 1936. The full-body statue occupies center stage in the square of the village, surrounded by the Town Hall and the Church of St. George.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
- heritage
Rua Doutor Leonardo de Morais Motta
9560, Lagoa
Small chapel dating from the 15TH century. Is in good condition.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angústias
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Rua das Angústias
9900-026, Horta
The current church, a single nave and the bell towers flank the façade, was built in the 19th century. By all accounts the works were started in 1800 but only in 1861, after subscription promoted by parish, is that were given as completed. The central part of the facade is composed by two floors and the lateral by three bell towers.
Fornos de Telha da Boca da Ribeira
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Canada do Arrendamento
9900-491, Horta
These ancient firewood ovens, built in the early 20TH century 20, testify to the work and the art of potters that here amassavam, and coziam served the clay, which is then used to coat the houses on the island. In 2007 were recovered and can now be seen properly.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
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Praça Marquês de Pombal, 28
8900-231, Vila Real de Santo António
A church built in the 18th century, with a special note, on the side chapels, to "rocaille" style retables. It has a large gate with a window with grids on the top and, in its interior, four coloured vitrals.
Forte de Santa Cruz
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Rua Vasco da Gama
9900-017, Horta
Strong pentagonal plant, once intended for the defense of the city of Horta and its port of pirates attacks. Have been named, initially, of Forte de Santo António and was built in the second half of the 16th century. The original defensive system only the outer walls. Was ceded, in 1927, the Town Hall of Horta to be torn down and increase the avenida marginal. However, the lack of funds meant that the plans were not fulfilled. In 1947 it was classified as National Monument and in 1969 an Inn was built in its interior, today "Pousada de Portugal".
Fábrica da Baleia de Porto Pim
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Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa
9900-124, Horta
This former factory, built between 1940 and 1942, presents a plant composed of various bodies interrelated, a ramp of hoisting of whales and a courtyard of dismemberment. Be sure to notice the boilers and the huge chimney.
Farol da Ponta da Ribeirinha
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Ribeirinha
9900-491, Horta
This old lighthouse, currently in ruins, was severely damaged during the earthquake of July 9, 1988. The site deserves a visit by the fantastic views that delivers, with the sea and the island of São Jorge in the distance.