Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angústias
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angústias
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Richard F
Louisville, KY7,557 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
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.
Written December 9, 2017
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Brun066
Florence, Italy11,877 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
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 earthquake has damaged it (but it has been well restored).
But in my mind the main reason for interest was to read the commemorative plaque of the German (but perhaps of Bohemian origin) cartographer and cosmographer Martin Behaim.
Behaim lived in Horta for several years (1486-1490 and 1493-1506); almost at the same time of the first Columbus' sailing; he also shaped (having temporarily returned to the German city of Nuremberg, where he was born) the first European globe in the modern age.
It is fascinating to suppose that his staying in the Azores, along the itineraries that were at that time beaten by the discoverers, both Portuguese and not-Portuguese, sailing towards both old and new lands (Africa, America), has allowed him to build the knowledge useful to shaping his famous globe.
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 earthquake has damaged it (but it has been well restored).
But in my mind the main reason for interest was to read the commemorative plaque of the German (but perhaps of Bohemian origin) cartographer and cosmographer Martin Behaim.
Behaim lived in Horta for several years (1486-1490 and 1493-1506); almost at the same time of the first Columbus' sailing; he also shaped (having temporarily returned to the German city of Nuremberg, where he was born) the first European globe in the modern age.
It is fascinating to suppose that his staying in the Azores, along the itineraries that were at that time beaten by the discoverers, both Portuguese and not-Portuguese, sailing towards both old and new lands (Africa, America), has allowed him to build the knowledge useful to shaping his famous globe.
Written May 12, 2017
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Gregg R
61 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
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 closed to the public. Nosa Senhora das Angustias seemed well maintained, but dark.
Written July 7, 2016
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA15,295 contributions
Mar 2023
This is the big church in town and definitely in your view from the port and from your cruise ship. It has history and riches from the past and worth your visit, but not a long one.
Written April 2, 2023
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Deb W
Reno, NV2,478 contributions
Oct 2022
I just stopped in here briefly as I was wondering around the city. The stone/tile work in front of the church is amazing. The inside is nice but not spectacular.
Written November 5, 2022
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Vacation_4_My_Family
Granite Bay, CA8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Beautiful church to see. The details are phenomenal! The church inside is cool in temperature and just gave me a very calming vibe.
Written August 3, 2022
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Nicolas-Romantchic
Horta, Portugal207 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
To understand more about Azorean islands history just go there and spend time meditating in this secular Jesuit retreat you will come out different even if like me being agnostic...
Written April 22, 2019
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Maura J
Watford, UK131 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
The church was damaged during the 1998 earthquake but has been restored. It is open for Masses throughout the week and weekends.
Written August 23, 2018
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Peter
Antwerp, Belgium8,203 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
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.
Written April 29, 2018
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David Miller
Beaumont, CA5,502 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
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 Horta, Portugal was one of the nicest we have ever witnessed. This 17th century church is located towards the city's Porto Pim beach and seemed to be one of the best maintained church in the town of Horta. Make sure you don't miss seeing the family crests painted on the ceiling of this church.
Written January 28, 2017
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svondohren
Omaha, NE
hi, we have family in Horta.. near this church.. our family here in the states are from Lompoc, California.. our Grandfather Manuel P. Domingos came over to America in 1918? from Flamingos. We were trying to find a calendar to see when the festas are.. We so would like to partake. Could you send me information on how this works.. dates... We hope to be there the last weeks in June.. thank you
PATRICIA R
Wichita, KS
Estou escrevendo para perguntar se você pode me avisar como localizar os túmulos dos meus bisavós que podem ser enterrados na Horta. Estarei visitando os Açores em abril e ficarei perto de Nossa Senhora das Angustias, onde meus avós paternos se casaram em 1905 antes de serem emigrados para os EUA. Posso enviar-lhe um e-mail com mais informações? Obrigado!
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