Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo
Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo, Historic district in Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal
The historic center features narrow cobblestone streets lined with Portuguese Renaissance architecture, Gothic churches, and traditional Azorean houses in various colors.
In the 15th century, Angra do Heroísmo emerged as a vital maritime hub connecting Europe with the Americas, serving merchant ships and naval fleets.
The Sé Cathedral displays architectural elements from multiple periods, including Manueline portals, Gothic towers, and Portuguese colonial religious art collections.
The historic center contains numerous restaurants serving Azorean cuisine, local craft shops, and museums that open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Monte Brasil peninsula contains a four-kilometer fortress wall with 400 artillery positions, protecting two natural harbors essential for maritime trade.
Location: Sé
GPS coordinates: 38.65500,-27.22000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:36
Palácio dos Capitães-Generais
206 m
Moinhos Castle
473 m
Palácio Bettencourt
94 m
Igreja da Misericórdia
164 m
Solar da Madre de Deus
483 m
Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo
188 m
Convent of São Francisco
363 m
Cemitério das Âncoras
549 m
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
445 m
Convent of São Francisco
362 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
217 m
Convent of Esperança
159 m
Solar de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
392 m
Episcopal Palace of Angra do Heroísmo
122 m
Palacete Silveira e Paulo
393 m
Teatro Angrense
195 m
Hospital da Boa Nova
346 m
Customshouse of Angra do Heroísmo
166 m
Casa de Violante do Canto (Angra do Heroísmo)
261 m
Ermida de Santo António da Grota
591 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova (Angra do Heroísmo)
352 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Angra do Heroísmo)
370 m
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
473 m
Paço Episcopal de Angra do Heroísmo
123 m
Ermida de Santo Cristo do Cruzeiro
379 m
Tribunal Judicial e Cadeia Comarcã de Angra do Heroísmo
570 m
Zona Central da Cidade de Angra do Heroísmo
627 m
Paço Episcopal de Angra do Heroísmo
252 mReviews
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