Church of Empire of Espírito Santo
This Empire of Espírito Santo was founded in the 19th century, more precisely in 1810.
Other nearby buildings
Ermida da Boa Nova (Angra do Heroísmo)
It was built as the chapel of the Hospital da Boa Nova, built during the Philippine Dynasty to serve the Castilian garrison on the island, namely in the Fortress of São João Baptista.
Monastery of São Gonçalo
The first written reference to the nuns of the convent of São Gonçalo is by Louis-Philippe de Ségur, count of Ségur (1753-1830), who, when he passed through Terceira in 1782 on his way to the United States.
Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo
The current building was built over the previous Church of São Salvador, probably dating back to 1496.
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