Among the religious monuments that are present in the city, it is interesting to visit Igreja de São Pedro, which is located in Ponta Delgada. This is one of the oldest temples in the entire region. It was built in the 15th century, and the fact that the church has preserved the architectural traditions of the said time, is also remarkable. Most striking of all, are the iconostasis and sculptures which are very well preserved. There is another church which is striking with its interesting interior decoration. We are talking about Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião, which is located in Angra do Heroismo. The church was built in the 16th century. You can find fragments of frescoes of this period in it. Connoisseurs of sacred art will appreciate the Nucleo de Santa Bárbara do Museu Carlos Machado, both the exhibits and the exterior of the building.
Lovers of ruins will worthily appreciate the Monte Palace Hotel Ruins. It is located on San Miguel, in Sete Cidades. This is a beautiful place from which “blows” mysticism. It is definitely not to be missed by those who love such places. There are on the islands other attractions such as windmills. First of all, there is the Moinho do Pico Vermelho, located in Ponta Delgada. Next we have the Moinhos de Vento da Lomba da Conceição, which is located in Horta. The extraordinary romance that emits from these places amazes everyone, and you will want to stay here for a considerable amount of time.
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