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Forte de São Brás
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9580-514, Vila do Porto
Fort built in the 16th century on the site of Cimo da Rocha to defend the town during the Philippine reign. It consists of a small bastion and the Command House and Troop Barracks. Inside, there is the chapel of Our Lady of Conception and an obelisk in honor of Commander Carvalho Araújo.
Igreja Matriz de Vila do Porto / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Rua Frei Gonçalo Velho
9580-531, Vila do Porto
Dating from the early 15TH century, this church is one of the oldest of the Azores. Currently, the primitive structure, only the Gothic side door and a roof in Manueline style in the chapel of Santa Catarina.
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo
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Rua Teófilo Braga, 10-14
9580-535, Vila do Porto
This Environmental Interpretation Center aims to simultaneously pay tribute to Dalberto Pombo (a citizen who dedicated much of his life to research and teaching in the field of natural history), establish a multifunctional space focused on environmental issues, and enhance Vila do Porto's built heritage.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
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9580-470, Vila do Porto
The original chapel, dating from the 15th century, was rebuilt between 1674 and 1676. The main façade features a straight-lintel portal, while the side façades feature Manueline arched portals. The interior features the high choir, the pulpit on the Gospel side, and the chancel with a triptych commemorating the patron saint.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz de Vila do Bispo
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Praça da República
8650-417, Vila do Bispo
The façade is typical of 18th-century art, with a door topped by an oculus and topped by a curved pediment, flanked by a bell tower. The interior is lined with tiles depicting jars and dolphins, dating from 1726. The gilded altarpiece of the main altar houses an image of Our Lady of Conception, the church's patron saint. Attached to the church is an interesting museum featuring sacred art.
Fortaleza de Sagres
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8560-360, Sagres
Dating back to the 16th century, this fortress has undergone several renovations over time. This fortification preserves a strong wall with ravelins and a tower and is traversed by a corridor that continues under the vault of the old tower. The reconstruction that took place in 1960 defaced the site by attempting to restore its false authenticity. In the early 20th century, the Compass Rose was discovered, drawn with stones embedded in the ground, which is believed to be contemporary with Dom Henrique. At the Sagres Fortress, in addition to enjoying the cultural heritage and stunning views over the Mareta …
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Gadalupe
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Quinta de Guadalupe
8650, Budens
Romanesque-Gothic building dating from the 13th century. It features gargoyles on the side facades and an ogival portal on the front, surmounted by a rose window. The interior has a single nave, with the chancel covered by a coffered vault formed by three Gothic arches. The chapel's side columns have sculpted capitals with zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and phytomorphic decorations.
Forte da Boca do Rio / Forte de Almádena
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Budens
8650, Budens
The fort is in ruins, with the main entrance and one of the bastion walls remaining. The main façade is preceded by a moat, with a portcullis opening in the center. Inside, remains of quadrangular, vaulted buildings topped by terraces are visible.
Fortaleza do Cabo de São Vicente
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EN268
8650-370, Sagres
Built in the 16th century, it underwent reconstruction in the 17th and 18th centuries. The main door displays the coat of arms of Dom João II. Inside, there is a former Convent of the Jerónimos Friars, founded in the 16th century, and a chapel built over the site where, according to tradition, Saint Vincent was buried.
Fortaleza do Beliche
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EN268
8650-355, Vila do Bispo
The original building was virtually destroyed by the corsair Francis Drake. Rebuilt in the 17th century, it was again damaged by the 1755 earthquake. This fortress consists of the ruins of several sections of 17th-century walls. Inside, there are some restored military structures that retain their original architectural design, as well as the Chapel of Santa Catarina, built by Infante D. Henrique.