Culture

The Azores possess a rich historical patrimony in which overcomes whalers arts. In Terceira, Angra do Heroism is a World Patrimony thanks to its historical Renaissance center: nice houses of traditional architecture, the Cathedral, the Church of Nuestra Señora da Guia and the attached Museum of Cove, as well as the Palace of the General Captains. In Biscoitos a museum dedicated to the wine.

In Faial, it is necessary to mention Dos Horta's Museums, and in Graciosa the Church, the hermitage of Nuestra Señora da Ajuda, in the High place of the same name and the Museum, with ships whale-boats, a traditional mill and other collections.

In Pico, deserve a visit both museums of the whale, the churches of San Roque and San Pedro of Alcántara, in São Roque or the Church of San Sebastian, in Calheta de Nesquim. Together with other churches, as Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, in San Jorge Calheta's museum deserves to be visited, to complete a brief visit historically – museum of Azores.

In gastronomy, The Azores offer the opportunity to enjoy magnificent fished and seafood, both symbols of the archipelago.