The Port of Angra do Heroismo from a window in Forte de Sao Sebastiao
by Kelly Hazel
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The Port of Angra do Heroismo from a window in Forte de Sao Sebastiao
Artist
Kelly Hazel
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Forte do Sao Sebastiao is located on the eastern side of the Angra do Heroismo harbor and port. Originally constructed in the mid 1500's as a castle, this beautiful fortress has now been repurposed into a hotel! In 1983, the city of Angra do Heroismo was designated as a World Heritage City, so the original architecture has been preserved and remains in tact. While the rooms and most of the interior of the castle are reserved for guests, the courtyard and exterior areas of the walls are open to the public.
Angra do Heroismo is the largest urban center on Terceira Island and is home to one of only two ocean ports. Because Terceira, like most of the islands of The Azores, is formed by volcanic eruption, the landscape is full of hills and valleys which create many beautiful overlooks and places to climb up and get a view of the city below.
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February 5th, 2017
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