Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina
The original church, likely founded in the 16th century, was destroyed by fire in 1639. Years later, in the 17th century, a new church was built in a location less exposed to the force of the sea. In 1757, it suffered significant damage from the "Mandado de Deus" earthquake, in 1945 from a major tidal surge, and in 1980, from another earthquake.
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Monuments near Igreja Matriz de Calheta / Igreja de Santa Catarina
Farol da Ponta do Topo
Lighthouse located on the southwestern tip of the island, more specifically on Ponta do Topo. It consists of a 16-meter-high circular tower and annexes housing…
Igreja Matriz do Topo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
The church was built in the 16th century and later expanded and restored in the 18th century. This reconstruction was necessary due to the devastation caused b…
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