Fort of Má Ferramenta, Angra do Heroísmo

Name: Fort of Má Ferramenta
Address: Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

#25 among attractions in Angra do Heroísmo

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Fort of Má Ferramenta, Angra do Heroísmo

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The Fort of Má Ferramenta, near the port of the civil parish of São Mateus da Calheta, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, along the southern coast of the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the archipelago of the Azores. Located in a dominant position over this coastal stretch of coast that sheltered anchored ships, it was a fortification used as a defence against attacks from pirates and corsairs, that frequented the waters of the mid-Atlantic. ()

Local name: Forte da Má Ferramenta Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 38°39'23"N, 27°15'58"W

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Fort of Má Ferramenta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Fort of Negrito, Igreja Velha, Fortress of São Mateus da Calheta.

~680 ftSW
Church
Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo
4 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Angra do Heroísmo on the Azorean island of Terceira, the Church of São Mateus da Calheta stands as a testament to the rich religious heritage and architectural splendor of Portugal. This sacred structure, a prominent tag: church...
0.9 miW
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Fort of Negrito, Angra do Heroísmo
22 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque island of Terceira in the Azores archipelago, the Fort of Negrito is a historical gem in the city of Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal. This coastal fortification, imbued with a rich history, stands as a silent sentinel, overlooking the azure...
0.5 miSW
Church
Igreja Velha, Angra do Heroísmo
15 min walk • The Church of São Mateus da Calheta are the ruins of a 16th-century church situated along the coast of the civil parish of São Mateus da Calheta, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the archipelago of the Azores.
~110 ftN
Forts and castles
Fortress of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo
1 min walk • Fortress of São Mateus da Calheta is a fort in the civil parish of São Mateus da Calheta, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, island of Terceira, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
~1210 ftSW
Forts and castles
Fort of São João, Angra do Heroísmo
6 min walk • Fort of São João, also known as Fort of Biscoitinho, is a medieval fort, in the civil parish of São Mateus da Calheta, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
~1810 ftW
Forts and castles
Fort of the Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo
9 min walk • The Fort of the Church São Mateus da Calheta, also referred to as the Forte da Igreja, are the coastal ruins of a 16th-century fort situated in the civil parish of São Mateus da Calheta, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the archipelago of the Azores.
0.7 miW
Forts and castles
Forte do Terreiro, Angra do Heroísmo
19 min walk • Forte do Terreiro is a fort in the Azores. It is located in Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Má Ferramenta?

Nearby attractions include Fortress of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo (1 min walk), Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo (4 min walk), Fort of São João, Angra do Heroísmo (6 min walk), Fort of the Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo (9 min walk).

Fort of Má Ferramenta, Angra do Heroísmo

Facts and practical information

Angra do Heroísmo plan & book

Fort of Má Ferramenta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo

Fort of Negrito, Angra do Heroísmo

Igreja Velha, Angra do Heroísmo

Fortress of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo

Fort of São João, Angra do Heroísmo

Fort of the Church of São Mateus da Calheta, Angra do Heroísmo

Forte do Terreiro, Angra do Heroísmo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort of Má Ferramenta?