Cemetery of Anchors, Angra do Heroísmo

Name: Cemetery of Anchors
Address: Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

#30 among attractions in Angra do Heroísmo

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The Cemetery of Anchors is a subaquatic archaeological site, situated within the Bay of Angra, in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the Azores. ()

Local name: Cemitério das Âncoras Coordinates: 38°39'0"N, 27°13'9"W

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Cemetery of Anchors – 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.

0.4 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fortress of São João Baptista, Angra do Heroísmo
10 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.
~1820 ftN
Church
Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo
9 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...
~1730 ftN
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...
0.5 miN
History museum, Museum
Convent of São Francisco, Angra do Heroísmo
13 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...
~1300 ftN
38°39'13"N • 27°13'7"W
OceanEmotion Azores Whale Watching, Angra do Heroísmo
7 min walk • Swim with dolphins, Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching
0.4 miN
City hall
Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo
11 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...
0.5 miN
Garden, Park
Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo
13 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...
0.6 miNW
Museum, Manor house, Vernacular architecture
Madre de Deus Manor, Angra do Heroísmo
15 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.
0.6 miN
Forts and castles
Castle of Moinhos, Angra do Heroísmo
17 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.
0.5 miSW
Mountain, Lookout, Park
Monte Brasil, Angra do Heroísmo
12 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.
0.4 miNE
Manor house
Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Angra do Heroísmo
11 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 (9 min walk), Bettencourt Palace, Angra do Heroísmo (9 min walk), Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo (9 min walk), Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas, Angra do Heroísmo (10 min walk).

Cemetery of Anchors, Angra do Heroísmo

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Cemetery of Anchors – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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