Terceira is one of the five islands that form part of the central group of the Azores and was the third to be discovered. Elevated to the category of city and seat of Archbishop of the Azores in 1534, in the 16th century, it became capital of the kingdom for a brief period, when the rest of the national territory was under Spanish rule. Its monumental heritage and original architecture, the preservation of the road network from the 15th and 16th centuries, earned it the classification of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
With traditional architecture and colorful buildings, the city center of Angra do Heroísmo is full of history and culture that enhances the richness of this well-preserved historic center. Of all the Azorean islands, this is perhaps the one that expresses its culture with the most joy and vivacity throughout the year, from religious celebrations to traditional festivals, marches or musical events.
Surrounded by the São João Baptista Fort, Monte Brasil, an ancient extinct volcano, is one of the emblematic places in Angra do Heroísmo, where the viewpoint at Pico das Cruzinhas provides the best panoramic view of the city and its bay. Another iconic viewpoint is Serra do Cume, which gives a good perspective of a large plain in the interior of the island with small green fields separated by stone walls and hydrangeas (savannas), looking like a patchwork blanket, which makes it one of the most famous viewpoints in the Azores.
When visiting Terceira Island you cannot miss the opportunity to see what an extinct volcano looks like from the inside, Algar do Carvão is the best-known volcanic cavity in the Azores. It is a remarkable volcanic chimney with a 15 x 20 m crater that culminates 90 m below in a clear water lagoon.
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