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The prison in Ponta Delgada.
Ponta Delgada.
therms at furnas valley
piña colada and orange juiceCampo de São Francisco
In front of Igreja de São José you'll find the busy Campo de São Francisco, also known as the Praça 5 de Outubro. The old large tree that dominates the square is a metrosídero, a first tree of its kind on the island, which was gifted to the city by Australia in 1870. In the summer it blooms with beautiful bright red pompom flowers. On the north side is the Convento e Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança. An evocative Monumento ao Emigrante by Alvaro Raposo Franga, dedicated to the countless islanders who emigrated to the New World, adorns the south side of the square.
This square is a popular meeting place for the locals throughout the summer months, with often concerts and performances taking place. It is also used for many festive activities on the occasion of the important Festa de Santo Cristo dos Milagres (fifth Sunday after Easter), when booths, walk up bars and food vendors fill the square.
