Castle of Moinhos, Angra do Heroísmo

Name: Castle of Moinhos
Address: Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

#16 among attractions in Angra do Heroísmo

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The Castle of Moinhos, officially known as the Castle of São Cristóvão, or Castle/Fort of São Luís is the name of the ruins of 16th-century fortification in city of Angra, on the Portuguese island of Terceira in the archipelago of the Azores. It is primarily known as the Castle of Moinhos, owing to the popular name given to the site for the number of mills that dotted the hilltop, on which the castle was erected. ()

Local name: Castelo dos Moinhos Built: 1461 (564 years ago)Coordinates: 38°39'33"N, 27°13'10"W

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Castle of Moinhos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortress of São João Baptista, Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Episcopal Palace, Convent of São Francisco.

0.6 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fortress of São João Baptista, Angra do Heroísmo
17 min walk • The Fortress of São João Baptista, a formidable castle overlooking the picturesque city of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, stands as a testament to the region's rich maritime history and strategic military importance.
~1560 ftS
Church
Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage city on the Azorean island of Terceira, stands the majestic Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo. This historic church, also known as Sé Catedral de Angra do Heroísmo, serves not only as a central place...
~1750 ftS
Palace
Episcopal Palace, Angra do Heroísmo
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Azorean island of Terceira, stands the Episcopal Palace, a testament to the rich ecclesiastical heritage and history of the region. This grand structure has been a cornerstone of religious...
~1080 ftSE
History museum, Museum
Convent of São Francisco, Angra do Heroísmo
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage city on the Azorean island of Terceira, the Convent of São Francisco stands as a testament to Portugal's rich religious and cultural history. This former Franciscan convent, now repurposed as a...
0.4 miS
38°39'13"N • 27°13'7"W
OceanEmotion Azores Whale Watching, Angra do Heroísmo
10 min walk • Swim with dolphins, Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching
~1230 ftS
City hall
Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Azorean island of Terceira, stands the distinguished Angra do Heroísmo City Hall. This emblematic city hall is not just a center of municipal governance but also a testament to the rich...
~830 ftSE
Garden, Park
Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Azores, Portugal, lies the Duke of Terceira Garden, a verdant oasis that offers both serenity and a glimpse into the region's rich history. This charming park, named after the Duke of...
~1390 ftSW
Museum, Manor house, Vernacular architecture
Madre de Deus Manor, Angra do Heroísmo
7 min walk • Manor of Madre de Deus is a historic former residence of the Bettencourt family in the civil parish of Sé, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
1 miS
Mountain, Lookout, Park
Monte Brasil, Angra do Heroísmo
27 min walk • Monte Brasil is the remnants of a tuff volcano connecting the south coast of Terceira in the central Azores, overlooking the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
~1890 ftSE
Manor house
Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Angra do Heroísmo
10 min walk • The Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, popularly known as the Manor of Remédios or Manor of the Privisioner of Arms, located in the neighbourhood of Corpo Santo, civil parish of Conceição, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of Azores.
~1720 ftSE
Manor house
Palacete Silveira e Paulo, Angra do Heroísmo
9 min walk • The Residence Silveira e Paulo is located on Rua da Conceição, in the civil parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in the historic centre of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.

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Nearby attractions include Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo (5 min walk), Convent of São Francisco, Angra do Heroísmo (6 min walk), Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo (6 min walk), Madre de Deus Manor, Angra do Heroísmo (7 min walk).