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    Horta
    Faial Island
    Horta

    The city of Horta is situated on the southwest coast of the island of Faial, built in a natural amphitheatre. Its gardens and religious buildings are best viewed by walking around the city. The church of São Salvador is particularly … Continued

    Ponta Delgada
    São Miguel Island
    Ponta Delgada

    Ponta Delgada was originally a small fishermen’s village that developed after the capital at the time, Vila Franca do Campo, was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1522. Five hundred years later, Ponta Delgada is a cosmopolitan city with a … Continued

    Angra do Heroísmo
    Terceira Island
    Angra do Heroismo

    This city is on the south coast of Terceira Island and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to legend, on the island there were two bays separated by the volcano Monte Brasil, but only one was … Continued