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Impérios da Ilha Terceira - Açores

As Festas do Espírito Santo estão presentes em todo o arquipélago dos Açores. São, no entanto, particularmente marcantes na Ilha Terceira. Este culto é celebrado no Domingo de Pentecostes e no Domingo da Trindade, que são, respectivamente o sétimo e oitavo domingos depois da Páscoa. As cerimônias se realizam em pequenas capelas chamadas de Impérios. A arquitetura dos Impérios varia desde uma capela simples até capelas vistosamente coloridas e ornamentadas. Na Ilha Terceira, quase todos os Impérios têm no topo a coroa imperial encimada por uma pomba representando o Espírito Santo.

Estive na Ilha Terceira durante dois dias. Com pouco tempo e condições atmosféricas nem sempre favoráveis consegui fotografar 21 dos 72 Impérios que existem na ilha.

Empires of Terceira Island - Azores

The Feasts of the Holy Spirit are present throughout the archipelago of the Azores. They are, however, particularly striking on Terceira Island. This worship is celebrated on Pentecost Sunday and Trinity Sunday, which are respectively the seventh and eighth Sundays after Easter. The ceremonies take place in small chapels called Empires. The architecture of the empires ranges from a simple chapel to visually colorful and ornate chapels. In Terceira Island, almost all the Empires have at the top the imperial crown surmounted by a dove representing the Holy Spirit.

I was on Terceira Island for two days. With little time and atmospheric conditions not always favorable I was able to photograph 21 of the 72 Empires that exist on the island.

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Atlantida Mar Hotel

Atlantida Mar Hotel

4.0 star property

Praia da Vitoria

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (305)

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Carlos jorge

The price is Rp1.261.575

Rp1.261.575

Rp1.312.038 total

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23 Jan - 24 Jan

Atlantida Mar Hotel

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Hotel Praia Marina by RIDAN Hotels

Hotel Praia Marina by RIDAN Hotels

4.0 star property

Praia da Vitoria

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195)

9.2/10

Wonderful

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"Great location with beach access. Marina views. Great restaurant with excellent dinner menus and friendly staff. Quick access to airport "

"Great location with beach access. Marina views. Great restaurant with excellent dinner menus and friendly staff. Quick access to airport "

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Derrick

The price is Rp866.141

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Rp900.802 total

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8 Feb - 9 Feb

Hotel Praia Marina by RIDAN Hotels

Double Room | Desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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Desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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Hotel Teresinha

Hotel Teresinha

3.0 star property

Praia da Vitoria

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (120)

8.8/10

Excellent

(120)

"A really wonderful place to stay with a great breakfast."

"A really wonderful place to stay with a great breakfast."

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Sandra

The price is Rp1.601.404

Rp1.601.404

Rp1.665.460 total

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10 Jan - 11 Jan

Hotel Teresinha

House | 4 bedrooms

House | 4 bedrooms

House | 4 bedrooms

House | 4 bedrooms

Hospedaria Casa D Av

Hospedaria Casa D Av

2.0 star property

Praia da Vitoria

The price is Rp970.611

Rp970.611

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Hospedaria Casa D Av

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Hotel Varandas do Atlântico by RIDAN Hotels

Hotel Varandas do Atlântico by RIDAN Hotels

3.0 star property

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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (143)

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"Staff was wonderful"

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Jaime

The price is Rp809.547

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Rp841.858 total

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Hotel Varandas do Atlântico by RIDAN Hotels

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Atlantida Mar Hotel

Atlantida Mar Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Nilton 2-night trip

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Atlantida Mar Hotel

Azores Autêntico Boutique Hotel

Azores Autêntico Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot - all staff was super friendly and welcoming. We will be back for sure"

BRENDA 3-night trip

Posted 3 months ago

Azores Autêntico Boutique Hotel

Hotel Teresinha

Hotel Teresinha

10/10 Excellent

"Close to the airport and walking distance to the sea front. Good breakfast. Ideal for our pit stop stay to connect to another island the next day."

Elizabeth 1-night trip

Posted 5 months ago

Hotel Teresinha

Hotels near other Santa Cruz attractions

Main Square

4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Main Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Miradouro do Facho

4.4/5 (27 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you spend time at Miradouro do Facho. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Terceira Island Golf Club

4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Agualva at Terceira Island Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Lagoa do Junco

4.0/5 (3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa do Junco during your travels in Vila Nova. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Algar do Carvao

4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Algar do Carvao during your travels in Porto Judeu. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial do Biscoito da Ferraria

4.6/5 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial do Biscoito da Ferraria during your travels to Praia da Vitoria. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Pista de Karting

You can take time to visit Pista de Karting during your travels to S. Bento.

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