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Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island in Portugal's Azores archipelago (Açores). The town centre is a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 400-year-old San Sebastião and San João Baptista fortifications are unique examples of military architecture.
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Terceira, Portugal · Population: 35K · Calling code: +351
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