Ponta Delgada - Sao Sebastiao

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Sao Sebastiao Description

The church of Sao Sebastiao (founded 1533, in the reign of Joao III), mainly Baroque, with a tall tower which is a prominent landmark. The beautiful main doorway, on the west front, is in Manueline style. The church has a beautiful high altar of carved cedarwood (18th C.) and fine choir stalls. The adjoining museum is devoted to religious art, especially 16th C. vestments.

Hobbies & Activities category: Folk art exhibit; Paintings, art collections; Christian sites; Architecture - Baroque or Rococo; Towers, monuments, observation deck

Sao Sebastiao Highlights

Museu Carlos Machado

The former convent of Santo André (16th century; chapel with azulejo decoration) now houses the interesting Museu Carlos Machado, with extensive collections illustrating the folk traditions, culture and natural history (birds, fishes) of the Azores.