Nice pavements.
by cachaseiro
Ponta Delgada has some really nice pavements that are quite typical for Portugal.
They did originally originate in Mesopotamia and were brought to Portugal by the moors, but these days it´s considerd an old portugese tradition to use basalt and limestone to pave the sidewalks in this nice manner.
These pavements are not the cheapest or the most practical, but they are sure pretty and let´s hope for the future that they keep this tradition.
Convento e Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança
by Avieira67
The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope, known as "Convento da Esperança" or simply Saint Christ's Church "Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo", is home to the magnificent statue of "Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres" Christ of Miracles, the patron of the largest religious festival in the Azores.
The construction of this monument goes back to the XVI century.
The statue of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres is only a part of the valious tresour kept inside this monument.
Visits to the statue:
From September to June
Everyday
17:30 - 18:30
Some Noteworthy Streets and Buildings
by mircaskirca
Largo da Matriz is the social heart of the city where locals and visitors come together. The streets that radiate from the square are all commercial streets and offer a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, as well some significant buildings. The most charming is Rua dos Mercadores, the ancient shopping street, narrow, with mosaic pavements.
Located on Av. Roberto Ivens, Coliseu is the biggest house on the island that promotes theatre, dance and music. When I passed by it was closed. But luckily, there was an employee at the door and he kindly offered to show me the interior. A short walk from here is Palácio da Conceição, the seat of various government offices. Another cultural institution is Teatro Micealense, modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon which has been recently restored. Strolling the streets of historic centre I also noticed several old houses which I found especially attractive.