Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum, Horta
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Facts and practical information
The Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum is a whaling museum in the civil parish of Angústias, in the municipality of Horta, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Dedicated to the socio-economic influence of the whaling industry in the region, the museum was established in the abandoned whaling factory used for many years in the processing of whale blubber into oil. ()
Opened: XIX centuryCoordinates: 38°31'23"N, 28°37'31"W
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Horta
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Getting there by public transportation
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- Calculate routeRua do Castelo 8 min walk
- Calculate routeRua Conde de Ávila 9 min walk
- Calculate routeAvenida Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral 10 min walk
Day trips
Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Porto Pim bartizan, Santa Maria Natural Park, Fort of Greta, Nature Park of Flores.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum?
Nearby attractions include Porto Pim bartizan, Faial (10 min walk), Fort of Greta, Faial (10 min walk), Santa Maria Natural Park, Horta (20 min walk), Nature Park of Flores, Horta (20 min walk).
How to get to Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum:
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- Rua do Castelo • Lines: Linha Azul, Linha Verde (8 min walk)
- Rua Conde de Ávila • Lines: Linha Azul, Linha Verde (9 min walk)
Azores