Forte da Quebrada
Forte da Quebrada is a ruins in Sé, Angra do Heroísmo. Forte da Quebrada is situated nearby to the peak Pico da Quebrada, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Whale Watching Tower.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Monte Brasil and Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas.
Monte Brasil
Volcano
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
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.
Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas
Scenic viewpoint
Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas is a monument in the Azores. It is located in Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira. Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas is situated 800 metres north of Forte da Quebrada.
Fortress of São João Baptista
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
The Fortress of São João Baptista, also known as the Fort of São Filipe or Fort of Monte Brasil is a historic fortress and defensive emplacement, located in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo in the Portuguese island of Terceira, archipelago of the Azores. Fortress of São João Baptista is situated 1¼ km north of Forte da Quebrada.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include São Mateus da Calheta and São Bartolomeu de Regatos.
São Mateus da Calheta
Town
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
São Mateus da Calheta is a civil parish within the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,757, in an area of 5.98 km2. São Mateus da Calheta is situated 4½ km northwest of Forte da Quebrada.
São Bartolomeu de Regatos
Village
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
São Bartolomeu de Regatos is a parish in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,983, in an area of 25.00 km². São Bartolomeu de Regatos is situated 7 km northwest of Forte da Quebrada.
Forte da Quebrada
- Type: Ruins
- Category: historic site
- Location: Sé, Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.64014° or 38° 38′ 25″ northLongitude
-27.22382° or 27° 13′ 26″ westOpen location code
89CJJQRG+3FOpenStreetMap ID
node 11199888957OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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