Angra do Heroísmo Travel Guide

 JessieLang Says:  The 18th Century Convent de São Francisco is now a very nice museum containing a mixture of history and art. Modern horse sculptures of bent metal wore 1914 saddlebags. Another room displayed uniforms and other items from WWI, with a soundtrack of explosions and gunfire. The... 

 JessieLang Says:  Angra do Heroísmo has a large and beautiful city hall, complete with 3 stained glass windows that would do credit to a cathedral. Be sure to go inside and see them. 

 tolovajka Says:  Housed within the Convent of São Francisco. Its notable collections give a broad view of Terceira's history. It integrates also a permanent exhibition of Azorean painting on wood (16th - 17th century). 

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 tolovajka Says:  Built in the 18th century over two existing cloisters of the Franciscan order. Notable collection of treasures. Here can be found the tomb of Paulo de Gama, Vasco de Gama's brother. 

 tolovajka Says:  17th century church with valuable works of art. 

 tolovajka Says:  Obelisk built on the site of the town's first castle (15th-16th century, celebrates the visit of King Pedro IV in Angra. The footpath to this monument crosses a nice garden with many flowers and exotic plants. 

 tolovajka Says:  Built in the 16th century on the site of a 15th century gothic church. Its interior has many interesting and valuable details: glazed tiles decorations, images, paintings and silverware, jarancanda furniture and religious ornaments. 

 Avieira67 Says:  This Baroque style palace, which is a good example of Angra's mansion-houses, was built in the late 17th century and early 18th century. The main façade has a lovely pórtico carved in regional stone, comprising two Solomon-style pillars crowned by composite heads, an... 

 Avieira67 Says:  This is one of the most imposing Portuguese fortresses of the 16th century [4km long], which was built during the Spanish era. Continuously modified up until and including the period of World War II, it gained fame as the place where famous figures such as Gungunhana and Dom... 

 Avieira67 Says:  This building, dating back from the 19th century, was erected on the site of the former 17th century City Hall. The first blue and white flag of the monarchy, embroided by Queen Maria II herself, is kept here. 

 Avieira67 Says:  This 17th century monument contains valuable works of art. It has a gilt, carved altar piece, painted tiles, images and paintings, dating from 16th century. 

 Avieira67 Says:  This Baroque church, built in the 16th century, has a gilt, carved high altar, and a vestry with 18th century jacaranda furniture. 

 1 Review and 52 Opinions  Stayed in the Suite for a romantic getaway. Quite romantic! Nothing like watching the sunrise over... 

 Avieira67 Says:  it's an interesting place to have a lunch if you like the day's dish. Otherwise, use it as a bar to have a breakfast. I was lucky to have for lunch veal for only 3.9 EUR. 

 Avieira67 Says:  I was informed about this restaurant which is popular among locals. I came here along with three firends and we ordered grilled and fried fish. We found fish here fresh, but food was a little salty, so when ordering remmember them to reduce salt.They offer a good menu and...