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| FAIAL
ISLAND - HORTA POUSADA |
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Fort of Santa Cruz (above Horta Bay), like most others in Azores, was originally
built for protection against Moorish pirates. It was started in the year
1567, and a 2 per cent tax was placed on imports and exports and on harbor
dues for financing the work. Some gunners and cannon were sent to the island
to man the Fort but construction went slowly owing to the lack of funds,
and in 1572 an additional tax on meat, olive oil, wine and salt was decreed
to speed up its completion. In 1580 the Spaniards occupied Portugal;
but the Azores remained loyal to Dom António, Prior de Crato, and
it was only after some difficulty (particularly in Terceira where the inhabitants
brought down semi-wild bulls against the invaders who were forced to retire
before returning with a stronger force) that the Spanish subdued the Islands. |
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Pousada
de Horta - Forte Santa Cruz, Horta
The Pousada da Horta, Forte
de Santa Cruz, is set in a 16th century fortress built over the Horta bay
and is classified as a National Monument since 1947. A historic charm hotel
with a magnificent view of the Pico Island, you can also admire the famous
Marina and its yachts. It is an ideal charming hotel to enjoy unforgettable
moments, from business meetings to leisure time. Walking, cycling, horse
riding or diving excursions are some of the several activities you can
do, always surrounded by a beautiful scenario. |
| TERCEIRA
ISLAND - ANGRA DO HEROISMO POUSADA |
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| Terceira Island is an island
in the Azores Archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Angra
do Heroísmo, the historical capital of the Azores, is located on
Terceira, and its historical centre is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The island has two ports in Angra do Heroísmo and in
Praia da Vitória. It also has a military base in Lajes. Angra do
Heroísmo is the oldest city in the Azores dating back to 1534.
The Terceira Island, named
Jesus Christ Island in the period that the Portuguese deeds were recognized,
was habited again on 1450 with the command of Jácome de Bruges,
which authority was given by Infante D. Henrique. The first villages were
in the Jewish Port and the Vitória Beach, and then extended
to the entire island. On 1983 Angra do Heroísmo, the principal urban
city of the Terceira Island, was classified as World Patrimony by UNESCO. |
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Pousada
de Angra do Heroísmo - São Sebastião
The Pousada de Angra do
Heroísmo, Forte São Sebastião, is located within a
16th century Fortress and known as the Castelinho (little castle) of São
Sebastião, which was constructed by demand of El-Rei D. Sebastião,
whose name was given to it. The castle is surrounded by high walls, parts
of which are well preserved ruins in nowadays. It still preserves the most
characteristic elements and, not a long time ago, used to fly the Portuguese
flag. This historic design hotel is situated in the historic centre
of Angra do Heroísmo, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
since 1983. NOTE: This hotel is closed for renovation until March 2011. |
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