Horta
Horta was built in 1467.
- Built
- 1467
- Coordinates
- 38.53333, -28.63333
The Horta lighthouse is located in Portugal, specifically in the area of Horta, Capelo. This lighthouse is situated in a notable location, providing guidance to those navigating the surrounding waters. The Horta lighthouse stands as a significant aid to navigation in the region.
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- Year Built
- 1467
- Description
- From Espalamaca or Monte da Guia, the city of Horta is typical of insular Portuguese coastal communities and the urban traditions of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The city is seaward looking, much like Angra do HeroÃsmo or Velas. It is rounded by several volcanic cones located to its southern and eastern margins, the most prominent being Monte da Guaia, Monte do Carneiro, and Monte Escuro. Horta is centered along its principal avenue—referred to as either Avenida Marginal or Avenida D. Infante Henriques—and cut by several smaller roads. The city's historical center lies to the north near Espalamaca, with a grouping of north–south and east–west roads developed during initial colonization. The population of Horta's urban center during the first decade of the 21st century was about 7,000.
- Location Text
- (Horta, Capelo)