Palácio Bettencourt, Library and archive in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
The Bettencourt Palace features a Baroque architectural design with solomonic columns and composite capitals decorating its stone-carved portico entrance.
Built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the palace served as residence for Francisco António de Araújo e Azevedo, the last Captain-General of Azores.
The building contains cedar and African wood ceilings adorned with the coats of arms of both Angra city and the Bettencourt family.
The Public Library of Angra do Heroísmo operates Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Rua da Rosa 49.
The palace structure follows an L-shaped layout incorporating a rectangular tower with decorated friezes and corner pilasters at its southern end.
Location: Angra (Sé)
Opening Hours: Lundi-Samedi 09:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 38.65469,-27.22101
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:59
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