Historic Sites in the Azores
This collection highlights the architectural and maritime history of the Azores across the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and Faial. It features the UNESCO World Heritage city center of Angra do Heroísmo and the massive 16th-century Fortress of São João Baptista. The selection spans centuries of Azorean life, from 18th-century Baroque chapels and city gates to the evocative 20th-century ruins of the Monte Palace hotel and the historic clock tower of Horta.
A Portas da Cidade
18th-century three-arched gates built in 1783 from local basalt and white limestone. Originally located at the harbor, they were moved to Praça da República in 1952.
B Angra do Heroismo Town Centre
Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the…
C Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, dedicated to Our Lady of the Victories, a small funerary chapel on the southwestern corner of…
D Fortress of São João Baptista
The Fortress of São João Baptista, also known as the Fort of São Filipe or Fort of Monte Brasil is a historic fortress and defensive…
E Lady of Peace Chapel
18th-century Baroque chapel and pilgrimage site featuring a monumental staircase with 100 steps and 10 landings decorated with religious imagery. The site serves as a viewpoint overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a nearby volcanic islet.
Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores
UNESCO World Heritage site representing a 15th-century maritime port. Its Renaissance-style urban layout served as a mandatory stopover for fleets between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
G Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas
Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas is a monument in the Azores. It is located in Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira.
H Hotel Monte Palace (ruin)
Brutalist ruins of a 5-star hotel that operated for only one year after opening in 1989. The site offers a panoramic view of the Sete Cidades volcanic craters.
I Outeiro da Memória
19th-century obelisk built with stones from the former Castle of Moinhos. Dedicated to King Pedro IV, it marks the site of the first fortress on Terceira Island.
J Monumento ao Emigrante
Sculptural monument in Ponta Delgada dedicated to the Azorean people who emigrated across the globe, particularly to the Americas.
K Monumento ao Combatente
Memorial honoring Portuguese soldiers from the Azores who served in various conflicts, located near the waterfront in Ponta Delgada.
L Torre do Relógio
18th-century clock tower in Horta. It is the only remaining structure of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1926.
M Estátua de Gonçalo Velho Cabral
Bronze statue of the 15th-century explorer and first captain-major of Santa Maria and São Miguel islands, located in the center of Ponta Delgada.
N Nossa Senhora Ajuda Church
Historic parish church associated with a community established around 1600. The structure was destroyed by an earthquake in 1998 and a subsequent fire before being rebuilt.
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