Ilha de São Jorge
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MonumentsIgreja de Nossa Senhora da ConceiçãoChurch of Nossa Senhora da ConceiçãoThe Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição was built in the 18th century and pertained to a former Franciscan convent.With a Church Porch and cornices made of black lava, it has a fine nave decorated with gilded (...)
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MonumentsIgreja de Santa BárbaraChurch of Santa BárbaraBuilt in the 18th century, the Church of Santa Bárbara is a fine example of Joanine baroque style and is one of the island's most ornate churches.The dark red masonry work of the façade includes a niche containing a statue of (...)
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MonumentsIgreja de São JorgeChurch of São Jorge – Matriz de VelasThe Church of São Jorge, was the first church to be built on the island, commissioned in the will of Infante D. Henrique (1394-1460).The church’s three naves contain a 16th century altarpiece offered by King D. (...)
Telephone: +351 295 432 119
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MonumentsIgreja de São MateusChurch of São Mateus - UrzelinaThe new Church of Urzelina, dedicated to São Mateus, is a large Church. The exterior includes a basalt masonry façade.
Telephone: +351 295 416 484
Fax: +351 295 416 966
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MonumentsIgreja Matriz de Santa CatarinaParish Church of Santa Catarina - CalhetaThe Parish Church of Santa Catarina was built in the 18th century.Key features include the masonry work doorways, decorated in an Azorean baroque style, the high altar in gilded woodwork and two valuable (...)
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Francisco de Lacerda
Telephone: +351 295 416 323
Fax: +351 295 416 555
E-mail: museu.flacerda.info@azores.gov.pt
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MonumentsTorre da igreja da UrzelinaTower of the Church of Urzelina - VelasThe tower is the last remaining vestige of the former Church of Urzelina, that was submerged by a volcanic eruption in 1808.
