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Heritage in Portugal
Prédio na Rua Carreira de Cavalos
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Rua Carreira de Cavalos, 27-A
9700-167, Angra do Heroísmo
Prédio na Rua Carreira de Cavalos
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Rua Carreira de Cavalos, 9-13
9700-167, Angra do Heroísmo
Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo
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Angra do Heroísmo
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Worth knowing the historical centre of this beautiful city, recognized by UNESCO in 1983, as a world heritage city. With Renaissance traits, this location offers magnificent monuments open to the public which, along with its natural beauty and its historical interest, make this an unforgettable place.
Chafariz da Mata de Serreta
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9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Large fountain with a quadrangular tank and a backrest in stone very worked.
Casa de Dona Violante do Canto
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Rua da Sé, 190-198
9700-191, Angra do Heroísmo
16th century manor where he was born and lived Dona Violante do Canto, current seat of the Sport Clube Lusitânia. Mrs. S.c. Lusitânia. Dona Violante do Canto was an Azorean Aristocrat who distinguished himself as a supporter of António I of Portugal in battle against Philip II of Spain.
Antigo Colégio de Santo Inácio / Igreja do Antigo Colégio da Companhia de Jesus
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Rua da Esperança
9700-073, Angra do Heroísmo
Former College of the society of Jesus to submit a regular rectangular plant, consisting of a church, a convent and a school zone zone. The Church presents a longitudinal plan, intercom and chapels a narrower chancel. The College is adossado to the left side, organized around a central cloister. It was built in the 17th century and features of Mannerist and Baroque architecture.
Teatro Angrense
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Rua da Esperança, 48-52
9700-073, Angra do Heroísmo
Building dating from the 19th century, teatro aberto "Horseshoe" with neoclassical influences. Suffered major renovation works in 20 years.
Igreja de Santa Beatriz das Quatro Ribeiras
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Passal de Santa Beatriz
9760-351, Praia da Vitória
Church built in 1455, with three naves and a Bell Tower covered in tiles. Highlighting the high facade pediment and an empire located in the churchyard. Has undergone several renovations and reconstructions, due to the successive earthquakes.
Edifício dos Paços do Concelho
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Praça Francisco Ornelas da Câmara
9760-851, Praia da Vitória
Building dating from the 16th century, the present characteristics of the typical architecture of this era, like the outdoor staircase and the Bell Tower.