The most striking feature of the church is the collection of family crests on the ceiling above the altar. Originally the first church on the island, rebuilt in the 19th century as a neo-classical church.

This was our first time to visit Portugal and to see this church was something special. We always enjoy visiting the Catholic churches in the different countries we visit and this was certainly a reward to visit.

This church has several reasons for interest. As I understand, It lies in the area where the Portuguese first settled in the 15th century, and is the first church built on the island of Faial. Half-ruined, it was rebuilt in 1675; And again the 1998...More

My wife and I visited the Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias in Horta , Portugal on our cruise in November. My wife is Catholic and loves to visit all of these Shockingly Beautiful churches when we travel. The church on the Faial Island in...More

You don't want to miss seeing the family crests painted on the ceiling of this church. Words can't describe how I felt seeing my family name next to one of them.

I was in shock to see the state of dis repairs that not only this church, but all on the churches in the town of Horta. Walls and ceilings caving in, exteriors in desperate need of paint, such was their state that one church was...More

This 17th century church is located towards the city's Porto Pim beach. Whilst it (and many of the other churches) is very impressive from the outside; the interior is relatively simple. There is, however, an interesting nativity scene which my be of interest.