Forte de Santa Catarina
16th-century Fort, sole survivor of the set of twelve forts that were part of the defensive system of the Bay of Praia da Vitória.
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Monuments near Forte de Santa Catarina
Edifício dos Paços do Concelho
Building dating from the 16th century, the present characteristics of the typical architecture of this era, like the outdoor staircase and the Bell Tower.
Busto de Vitorino Nemésio
Statue erected in honor of Vitorino Nemésio, poet and writer of the Azores.
Estátua da Liberdade
Statue erected in tribute to the heroes of August 11, 1829. This day was the Naval Battle of Vila Praia.
Quinta dos Figos
Farm belonging to a wealthy family that, throughout its century of existence, has worked as a private dwelling house, retail store, to cultivate several produc…
