Bettencourt Palace, Angra do Heroísmo

Name: Bettencourt Palace
Address: Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

#22 among attractions in Angra do Heroísmo

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The Palace Bettencourt is a former residence of the Bettencourt family, and current seat of the public library and regional archive, in the civil parish, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. ()

Local name: Palácio Bettencourt Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 38°39'17"N, 27°13'15"W

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Bettencourt Palace – 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.

~1840 ftSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fortress of São João Baptista, Angra do Heroísmo
9 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.
~140 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo
1 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...
~100 ftSW
Palace
Episcopal Palace, Angra do Heroísmo
1 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...
~1500 ftNE
History museum, Museum
Convent of São Francisco, 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, 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...
~790 ftSE
38°39'13"N • 27°13'7"W
OceanEmotion Azores Whale Watching, Angra do Heroísmo
4 min walk • Swim with dolphins, Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching
~930 ftNE
City hall
Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo
5 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...
~1210 ftNE
Garden, Park
Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo
6 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...
~1280 ftNW
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.
~1690 ftN
Forts and castles
Castle of Moinhos, Angra do Heroísmo
9 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
Mountain, Lookout, Park
Monte Brasil, Angra do Heroísmo
18 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.
~1510 ftE
Manor house
Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Angra do Heroísmo
8 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.

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Nearby attractions include Episcopal Palace, Angra do Heroísmo (1 min walk), Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo (1 min walk), Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo (5 min walk), Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo (6 min walk).