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Praia da Vitória

April 13, 2024

Praia da Vitória (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɾajɐ ðɐ viˈtɔɾi.ɐ] ⓘ; translating as "Beach of Victory") is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. With a population of 21,035 (in 2011), the second largest administrative authority on the island of Terceira, it covers an area of 162.29 square kilometres (62.66 sq mi), that extends from the northern coast halfway into the interior.[1][2]

Praia da Vitória
Municipality
View of Praia da Vitória from the outlook of Facho.
Flag
Coat of arms
Location of the municipality of Praia da Vitória in the archipelago of the Azores
Coordinates: 38°44′0″N 27°3′59″W / 38.73333°N 27.06639°W / 38.73333; -27.06639
Country Portugal
Auton. regionAzores
IslandTerceira
EstablishedSettlement: fl. 1400
Municipality: c. 1480
Parishes11
Government
 • PresidentTibério Dinis
Area
 • Total161.27 km2 (62.27 sq mi)
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total21,035
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−01:00 (AZOT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC±00:00 (AZOST)
Postal code
9760-851
Area code292
PatronSanta Cruz
Local holiday11 August
Websitehttp://www.cmpv.pt

History edit

 
Engraving from the Batalha da baía da Praia (Battle of the Bay of Praia)
 
Camponeses transporting sand from the beaches for building purposes
 
A view of the main strip in Praia da Vitória during the middle of the 20th century
 
Main square

The area of Praia, was one of the first points colonized on the island of Terceira. Praia constituted the seat of the Donatary-Captaincy of Terceira between 1456 and 1474; the island's first Captain, Jácome de Bruges along with his first lieutenant, Diogo de Teive, established their residency at this site. By 1474, the island was divided into two captaincies (Praia and Angra): the Captaincy of Praia reverted to Álvaro Martins Homem, Bruges' successor. The growth of the woad industry and export wheat market concentrated along the fertile Ramo Grande area, allowed Praia to grow rapidly. Consequently, Praia was elevated to the status of vila (comparable to town) in 1480 (then still within the administration of Álvaro Martins Homem).

By the last quarter of the 16th century, Gaspar Frutuoso (the celebrated Azorean historian), wrote of Praia in these terms:

...and shortly there is the town of Praia, noble and sumptuous and with good buildings, built in a very good style, circled by a good wall, with its forts and bulwarks all around, populated by nobles and older residents, with one of the older settlements of the island, circled by famous and rich farms of nobles and grandiose nobility, with a parish and sumptuous church of three naves, with a vaulted main chapel and porticoes and pillars of well worked marble, all circled by chapels of the grand first-born...its principal invocation is to the Holy Cross...where the house of Mercy and hospital, with two churches, one the hospital of the Holy Spirit and the other to Our Lady, with a nave down the middle...; it's a famous monastery of Saint Francis where there still continue to reside ten or twelve religious, where there are many chapels of the grand first-born similar to the above indicated; three monasteries for nuns, the more principal of the those is to Jesus..., with forty nuns with black veils and two, one of Our Lady of the Light and the other Our Lady of the Stigmata, give obedience and observation to Saint Francis, where there are few religious[3]

During the Iberian Union, King Philip II of Spain ordered an armada to Terceira to impose the governorship of Ambrósia de Aguiar Coutinho on his unruly subjects in the Azores and facilitate shipping to the Indies. Under the command of Pedro de Valdez, the fleet arrived in Santa Maria with seven large carracks and 1000 troops, took on provisions and sailed for São Miguel in the spring (where Governor Ambrósio de Aguiar Coutinho and his cousin supplied the group). After an initial assault on Angra, Valdez rushed to assault the island, disembarking troops at the Casa da Salga, in the valley of Porto Judeu (a mile from Vila de São Sebastião), incensed that King Phillip was sending a larger contingent to capture Terceira. The Battle of Salga became an important event in the village of São Sebastião (then a parish of Praia) broke out along the coast in 1582.

During the Restoration of Portuguese Independence, the citizenry of Praia acclaimed King John IV, when Francisco Ornelas da Câmara arrived in Terceira.

The settlement was destroyed during the 1614 Caída da Praia earthquake, with many of the residents along the coast lost to the sea. Along the 17th century, even as the community was being re-constructed, there were several seismic aftershocks.[citation needed]

During the Liberal Wars, the harbour was the scene of a naval battle (in 1829) between the Liberals and the Absolutists, competing factions in support of King Pedro IV and King Miguel, respectively, during the Liberal Wars. The Battle of Praia ensued when a squadron of Miguelist troops attempted to disembark at Praia (11 August 1829). As a result of this victory, Queen Maria II after being restored to the throne, acted to recognize its residents for their heroism by appending "Mui Notável" (Very notable) and "da Vitória" (of the Victoria) to its name (12 January 1837): it was at this time that Praia became known as Praia da Vitória.

Its importance in the economy of the north continued, even after the second Caída da Praia earthquake (on 15 June 1841), that partially destroyed the settlement. Its reconstruction, at the end of the 19th century was motivated by councillor José Silvestre Ribeiro. As priest Jerónimo Emiliano de Andrade (who lived in the town at the time), referred to Praia da Vitória:

The traveller who leaves Cabo da Praia is quickly encounters the magnificent and majestic Vila da Praia da Vitória, which is located a short distance, no less than a quarter league ...

The town was elevated to city on 20 June 1981, although it continued to be referred to as the Vila da Praia da Vitória (until 1983). In the second half of the 20th century, a large aerodrome was constructed along the southwestern side of the Portuguese Air Base No.4. In addition, the port of Praia was expanded to include a 1400-metre extension. These two projects have supported the municipality's growth, along with its large industrial centre.

Geography edit

 
A view of the municipality of Praia da Vitória

Praia da Vitória occupies the northern and eastern coasts of Terceira, bisecting it from northwest to southeast, through a varied geomorphology.

Administratively, the municipality of Praia da Vitória is divided into the following civil parishes, which handle local distribution of services and support the local residents:

The urban centre, that includes the parishes of Lajes and Santa Cruz, fronts a ridge known as Facho that overlooks the airport of Lajes. It was used as a lookout for pirates and invaders, and later as marine military semaphore station and primitive lighthouse (lasting for 400 years). Apart from pasture-lands, the ridge was occupied by marine/naval housing and support buildings for Portuguese Air Base 4. At the far end is a monument dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Mary and lookout.

Economy edit

Praia da Vitória is a services, fishing and agricultural municipality and boasts a large marina, popular with the yachting community, with the only sizeable sand beach on Terceira.

Lajes Air Base, a joint United States and Portuguese air force base, lies three kilometers to the north of the town. American servicemen frequent the restaurants and clubs in the town and add considerably to the local economy.

Architecture edit

The town boasts two notable churches, several public squares, and a number of hotels and restaurants.

Civic edit

 
The heritage and municipal council building constructed during the Captaincy of Praia da Vitória
 
Tower of the municipal council building
 
Public park Jardim municipal
 
Largo José S. Ribeiro square with Império dos Marítimos chapel
 
Main street Rua Jesus
 
Old city wall
  • Cocklestove of Boa Vista (Forno da Telha da Boa Vista)
  • Cocklestove of Rua Gervásio Lima (Forno de Telha à Rua Gervásio Lima)
  • Customshouse of Praia da Vitória (Casa da Alfândega)
  • Fountain of Biscoito Bravo (Chafariz do Biscoito Bravo)
  • Fountain of Caminho Novo (Chafariz do Caminho Novo)
  • Fountain of Cruz do Pico (Chafariz da Cruz do Pico)
  • Fountain of Largo Comendador Pamplona (Chafariz do Largo Comendador Pamplona)
  • Fountain of Largo Conde da Praia da Vitória (Chafariz do Largo Conde da Praia da Vitória)
  • Fountain of Largo da Luz (Chafariz do Largo da Luz)
  • Fountain of Ribeira da Areia (Chafariz da Ribeira da Areia)
  • Fountain of Pico da Rocha (Chafariz do Pico da Rocha)
  • Fountain of Largo Francisco Maria Brum (Chafariz do Largo Francisco Maria Brum)
  • Fountain of the Amoreiras (Chafariz das Amoreiras)
  • Fountain of the Barreiro (Chafariz do Barreiro)
  • Fountain of the Caldeira of Lajes (Chafariz da Caldeira das Lajes)
  • Fountain of the Canada da Bezerra (Chafariz da Canada da Bezerra)
  • Fountain of the Cruzeiro (Chafariz do Cruzeiro)
  • Fountain of the Cruzeiro of Lajes (Chafariz do Cruzeiro das Lajes)
  • Fountain of the Fontinhas (Chafariz das Fontinhas)
  • Fountain of the Fundões (Chafariz dos Fundões)
  • Fountain of the Ladeira do Cardoso (Chafariz da Ladeira do Cardoso)
  • Fountain of the Malícias (Chafariz das Malícias)
  • Fountain of the Quatro Canadas (Chafariz das Quatro Canadas)
  • Hospital of the Misericórdia (Hospital da Misericórdia)
  • Hospital of São Lázaro (Hospital de São Lázaro)
  • Municipal Hall of Praia da Vitória (Câmara Municipal da Praia da Vitória)
  • Municipal Market of Praia da Vitóra (Mercado Municipal da Praia da Vitória)
  • Ramo Grande Auditorium (Auditório do Ramo Grande)
  • Residence of Vitorino Nemésio (Casa de Vitorino Nemésio)
  • Residence of Roda (Casa da Roda)
  • Watermill of Rua dos Moinhos (Azenha da Rua dos Moinhos)
  • Watermill of Agualva (Azenha da Ribeira da Agualva)
  • City wall (Muralha), built of volcanic stones on the beach to protect the city against tsunamis and pirates

Military edit

  • Fort of Chagas (Forte das Chagas)
  • Fort of São João (Forte de São João)
  • Fort of Luz (Forte da Luz)
  • Fort of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré (Forte de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré)
  • Fort of Rua Longa (Forte da Rua Longa)
  • Fort of São Bento (Forte de São Bento)
  • Fort of São Caetano (Forte de São Caetano)
  • Fort of Santa Catarina (Forte de Santa Catarina)
  • Fort of São Filipe (Forte de São Filipe)
  • Fort of Santo Antão (Forte de Santo Antão)
  • Fort of the Espírito Santo (Forte do Espírito Santo), little remains of this 16th century fort situated on the northern edge of the Bay of Praia, which was bombarded and nearly destroyed during the Liberal conflict. Its remnants survived to the 20th century, but were obliterated during the construction and support of the northern pier, even after a Luso-American compromise was established for its recuperation.
  • Fort of the Porto (Forte do Porto)
  • Fort of the Porto of Biscoitos (Forte do Porto dos Biscoitos)
  • Fort Grande (Forte Grande)
  • Post of the Fiscal Guard of Praia da Vitória (Posto Fiscal da Praia da Vitória)

Religious edit

 
The parochial Matriz Church of Santa Cruz
  • Church of Santa Cruz (Igreja de Santa Cruz)
  • Church of Santa Bárbara (Igreja de Santa Bárbara)
  • Church of Santa Beatriz (Igreja de Santa Beatriz)
  • Church of São José, Santa Luzia e Santa Cruz (Igreja de São José, Santa Luzia, Santa Cruz)
  • Church of Senhor Santo Cristo das Misericórdias (Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo das Misericórdias)
  • Hermitage of Nossa Senhora do Loreto (Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Loreto)
  • Hermitage of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios), located in Santa Cruz, the early 17th century chapel survived the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, but it was only in the second half of the 18th century that any efforts were invested in restoring the chapel. Following the earthquake and effects of the tsunami, parishioners marched through the streets in procession for their deliverance;[4]
  • Hermitage of Santa Catarina (Ermida de Santa Catarina)
  • Hermitage of Santa Rita (Ermida de Santa Rita)
  • Hermitage of Santo António (Ermida de Santo António)
  • Hermitage of São Lázaro (Ermida de São Lázaro)
  • Hermitage of São Salvador (Ermida de São Salvador)
  • Império of the Holy Spirit of Fonte do Bastardo (Império do Espírito Santo da Fonte do Bastardo)
  • Império of the Holy Spirit of Quatro Ribeiras (Império do Espírito Santo das Quatro Ribeiras)
  • Império of the Holy Spirit of Santa Cruz (Império do Espírito Santo de Santa Cruz)
  • Império of the Holy Spirit of São Pedro (Império do Espírito Santo de São Pedro)
  • Império of the Sailors (Império dos Marítimos), built in 1877 by fishermen from the neighbouring island of Pico at Largo José Silvestre Ribeiro Square

Parks edit

In the municipal park (Jardim municipal) a monument was erected in 1879 in memory of José Silvestre Ribeiro (1807–1891), a Portuguese politician who organized the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake in 1841.

Sport edit

It is popular with windsurfers because of the constant seabreezes. Praia da Vitoria hosts an annual triathlon and is known for its unique style of bullfighting, tourada à corda.

Notable citizens edit

References edit

  1. ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  2. ^ Eurostat
  3. ^ Gaspar Frutuoso, p.15
  4. ^ Noé, Paula (2013), SIPA (ed.), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios/Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (IPA.00034503/PT071905080042) (in Portuguese), Lisbon, Portugal: SIPA – Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitectónico, retrieved 29 December 2013

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Praia da Vitória.
 
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Praia da Vitória.

April 13, 2024
praia, vitória, portuguese, pronunciation, ˈpɾajɐ, ðɐ, viˈtɔɾi, translating, beach, victory, municipality, portuguese, archipelago, azores, with, population, 2011, second, largest, administrative, authority, island, terceira, covers, area, square, kilometres, . Praia da Vitoria Portuguese pronunciation ˈpɾajɐ dɐ viˈtɔɾi ɐ translating as Beach of Victory is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores With a population of 21 035 in 2011 the second largest administrative authority on the island of Terceira it covers an area of 162 29 square kilometres 62 66 sq mi that extends from the northern coast halfway into the interior 1 2 Praia da VitoriaMunicipalityView of Praia da Vitoria from the outlook of Facho FlagCoat of armsLocation of the municipality of Praia da Vitoria in the archipelago of the AzoresCoordinates 38 44 0 N 27 3 59 W 38 73333 N 27 06639 W 38 73333 27 06639Country PortugalAuton regionAzoresIslandTerceiraEstablishedSettlement fl 1400Municipality c 1480Parishes11Government PresidentTiberio DinisArea Total161 27 km2 62 27 sq mi Elevation27 m 89 ft Population 2011 Total21 035 Density130 km2 340 sq mi Time zoneUTC 01 00 AZOT Summer DST UTC 00 00 AZOST Postal code9760 851Area code292PatronSanta CruzLocal holiday11 AugustWebsitehttp www cmpv pt Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Architecture 4 1 Civic 4 2 Military 4 3 Religious 5 Parks 6 Sport 7 Notable citizens 8 References 9 External linksHistory edit nbsp Engraving from the Batalha da baia da Praia Battle of the Bay of Praia nbsp Camponeses transporting sand from the beaches for building purposes nbsp A view of the main strip in Praia da Vitoria during the middle of the 20th century nbsp Main squareThe area of Praia was one of the first points colonized on the island of Terceira Praia constituted the seat of the Donatary Captaincy of Terceira between 1456 and 1474 the island s first Captain Jacome de Bruges along with his first lieutenant Diogo de Teive established their residency at this site By 1474 the island was divided into two captaincies Praia and Angra the Captaincy of Praia reverted to Alvaro Martins Homem Bruges successor The growth of the woad industry and export wheat market concentrated along the fertile Ramo Grande area allowed Praia to grow rapidly Consequently Praia was elevated to the status of vila comparable to town in 1480 then still within the administration of Alvaro Martins Homem By the last quarter of the 16th century Gaspar Frutuoso the celebrated Azorean historian wrote of Praia in these terms and shortly there is the town of Praia noble and sumptuous and with good buildings built in a very good style circled by a good wall with its forts and bulwarks all around populated by nobles and older residents with one of the older settlements of the island circled by famous and rich farms of nobles and grandiose nobility with a parish and sumptuous church of three naves with a vaulted main chapel and porticoes and pillars of well worked marble all circled by chapels of the grand first born its principal invocation is to the Holy Cross where the house of Mercy and hospital with two churches one the hospital of the Holy Spirit and the other to Our Lady with a nave down the middle it s a famous monastery of Saint Francis where there still continue to reside ten or twelve religious where there are many chapels of the grand first born similar to the above indicated three monasteries for nuns the more principal of the those is to Jesus with forty nuns with black veils and two one of Our Lady of the Light and the other Our Lady of the Stigmata give obedience and observation to Saint Francis where there are few religious 3 During the Iberian Union King Philip II of Spain ordered an armada to Terceira to impose the governorship of Ambrosia de Aguiar Coutinho on his unruly subjects in the Azores and facilitate shipping to the Indies Under the command of Pedro de Valdez the fleet arrived in Santa Maria with seven large carracks and 1000 troops took on provisions and sailed for Sao Miguel in the spring where Governor Ambrosio de Aguiar Coutinho and his cousin supplied the group After an initial assault on Angra Valdez rushed to assault the island disembarking troops at the Casa da Salga in the valley of Porto Judeu a mile from Vila de Sao Sebastiao incensed that King Phillip was sending a larger contingent to capture Terceira The Battle of Salga became an important event in the village of Sao Sebastiao then a parish of Praia broke out along the coast in 1582 During the Restoration of Portuguese Independence the citizenry of Praia acclaimed King John IV when Francisco Ornelas da Camara arrived in Terceira The settlement was destroyed during the 1614 Caida da Praia earthquake with many of the residents along the coast lost to the sea Along the 17th century even as the community was being re constructed there were several seismic aftershocks citation needed During the Liberal Wars the harbour was the scene of a naval battle in 1829 between the Liberals and the Absolutists competing factions in support of King Pedro IV and King Miguel respectively during the Liberal Wars The Battle of Praia ensued when a squadron of Miguelist troops attempted to disembark at Praia 11 August 1829 As a result of this victory Queen Maria II after being restored to the throne acted to recognize its residents for their heroism by appending Mui Notavel Very notable and da Vitoria of the Victoria to its name 12 January 1837 it was at this time that Praia became known as Praia da Vitoria Its importance in the economy of the north continued even after the second Caida da Praia earthquake on 15 June 1841 that partially destroyed the settlement Its reconstruction at the end of the 19th century was motivated by councillor Jose Silvestre Ribeiro As priest Jeronimo Emiliano de Andrade who lived in the town at the time referred to Praia da Vitoria The traveller who leaves Cabo da Praia is quickly encounters the magnificent and majestic Vila da Praia da Vitoria which is located a short distance no less than a quarter league The town was elevated to city on 20 June 1981 although it continued to be referred to as the Vila da Praia da Vitoria until 1983 In the second half of the 20th century a large aerodrome was constructed along the southwestern side of the Portuguese Air Base No 4 In addition the port of Praia was expanded to include a 1400 metre extension These two projects have supported the municipality s growth along with its large industrial centre Geography edit nbsp A view of the municipality of Praia da VitoriaPraia da Vitoria occupies the northern and eastern coasts of Terceira bisecting it from northwest to southeast through a varied geomorphology Administratively the municipality of Praia da Vitoria is divided into the following civil parishes which handle local distribution of services and support the local residents Agualva Biscoitos Cabo da Praia Fonte do Bastardo Fontinhas Lajes Porto Martins Santa Cruz Quatro Ribeiras Sao Bras Vila Nova The urban centre that includes the parishes of Lajes and Santa Cruz fronts a ridge known as Facho that overlooks the airport of Lajes It was used as a lookout for pirates and invaders and later as marine military semaphore station and primitive lighthouse lasting for 400 years Apart from pasture lands the ridge was occupied by marine naval housing and support buildings for Portuguese Air Base 4 At the far end is a monument dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Mary and lookout Economy editPraia da Vitoria is a services fishing and agricultural municipality and boasts a large marina popular with the yachting community with the only sizeable sand beach on Terceira Lajes Air Base a joint United States and Portuguese air force base lies three kilometers to the north of the town American servicemen frequent the restaurants and clubs in the town and add considerably to the local economy Architecture editThe town boasts two notable churches several public squares and a number of hotels and restaurants Civic edit nbsp The heritage and municipal council building constructed during the Captaincy of Praia da Vitoria nbsp Tower of the municipal council building nbsp Public park Jardim municipal nbsp Largo Jose S Ribeiro square with Imperio dos Maritimos chapel nbsp Main street Rua Jesus nbsp Old city wallCocklestove of Boa Vista Forno da Telha da Boa Vista Cocklestove of Rua Gervasio Lima Forno de Telha a Rua Gervasio Lima Customshouse of Praia da Vitoria Casa da Alfandega Fountain of Biscoito Bravo Chafariz do Biscoito Bravo Fountain of Caminho Novo Chafariz do Caminho Novo Fountain of Cruz do Pico Chafariz da Cruz do Pico Fountain of Largo Comendador Pamplona Chafariz do Largo Comendador Pamplona Fountain of Largo Conde da Praia da Vitoria Chafariz do Largo Conde da Praia da Vitoria Fountain of Largo da Luz Chafariz do Largo da Luz Fountain of Ribeira da Areia Chafariz da Ribeira da Areia Fountain of Pico da Rocha Chafariz do Pico da Rocha Fountain of Largo Francisco Maria Brum Chafariz do Largo Francisco Maria Brum Fountain of the Amoreiras Chafariz das Amoreiras Fountain of the Barreiro Chafariz do Barreiro Fountain of the Caldeira of Lajes Chafariz da Caldeira das Lajes Fountain of the Canada da Bezerra Chafariz da Canada da Bezerra Fountain of the Cruzeiro Chafariz do Cruzeiro Fountain of the Cruzeiro of Lajes Chafariz do Cruzeiro das Lajes Fountain of the Fontinhas Chafariz das Fontinhas Fountain of the Fundoes Chafariz dos Fundoes Fountain of the Ladeira do Cardoso Chafariz da Ladeira do Cardoso Fountain of the Malicias Chafariz das Malicias Fountain of the Quatro Canadas Chafariz das Quatro Canadas Hospital of the Misericordia Hospital da Misericordia Hospital of Sao Lazaro Hospital de Sao Lazaro Municipal Hall of Praia da Vitoria Camara Municipal da Praia da Vitoria Municipal Market of Praia da Vitora Mercado Municipal da Praia da Vitoria Ramo Grande Auditorium Auditorio do Ramo Grande Residence of Vitorino Nemesio Casa de Vitorino Nemesio Residence of Roda Casa da Roda Watermill of Rua dos Moinhos Azenha da Rua dos Moinhos Watermill of Agualva Azenha da Ribeira da Agualva City wall Muralha built of volcanic stones on the beach to protect the city against tsunamis and piratesMilitary edit Fort of Chagas Forte das Chagas Fort of Sao Joao Forte de Sao Joao Fort of Luz Forte da Luz Fort of Nossa Senhora da Nazare Forte de Nossa Senhora da Nazare Fort of Rua Longa Forte da Rua Longa Fort of Sao Bento Forte de Sao Bento Fort of Sao Caetano Forte de Sao Caetano Fort of Santa Catarina Forte de Santa Catarina Fort of Sao Filipe Forte de Sao Filipe Fort of Santo Antao Forte de Santo Antao Fort of the Espirito Santo Forte do Espirito Santo little remains of this 16th century fort situated on the northern edge of the Bay of Praia which was bombarded and nearly destroyed during the Liberal conflict Its remnants survived to the 20th century but were obliterated during the construction and support of the northern pier even after a Luso American compromise was established for its recuperation Fort of the Porto Forte do Porto Fort of the Porto of Biscoitos Forte do Porto dos Biscoitos Fort Grande Forte Grande Post of the Fiscal Guard of Praia da Vitoria Posto Fiscal da Praia da Vitoria Religious edit nbsp The parochial Matriz Church of Santa CruzChurch of Santa Cruz Igreja de Santa Cruz Church of Santa Barbara Igreja de Santa Barbara Church of Santa Beatriz Igreja de Santa Beatriz Church of Sao Jose Santa Luzia e Santa Cruz Igreja de Sao Jose Santa Luzia Santa Cruz Church of Senhor Santo Cristo das Misericordias Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo das Misericordias Hermitage of Nossa Senhora do Loreto Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Loreto Hermitage of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios located in Santa Cruz the early 17th century chapel survived the 1755 Lisbon earthquake but it was only in the second half of the 18th century that any efforts were invested in restoring the chapel Following the earthquake and effects of the tsunami parishioners marched through the streets in procession for their deliverance 4 Hermitage of Santa Catarina Ermida de Santa Catarina Hermitage of Santa Rita Ermida de Santa Rita Hermitage of Santo Antonio Ermida de Santo Antonio Hermitage of Sao Lazaro Ermida de Sao Lazaro Hermitage of Sao Salvador Ermida de Sao Salvador Imperio of the Holy Spirit of Fonte do Bastardo Imperio do Espirito Santo da Fonte do Bastardo Imperio of the Holy Spirit of Quatro Ribeiras Imperio do Espirito Santo das Quatro Ribeiras Imperio of the Holy Spirit of Santa Cruz Imperio do Espirito Santo de Santa Cruz Imperio of the Holy Spirit of Sao Pedro Imperio do Espirito Santo de Sao Pedro Imperio of the Sailors Imperio dos Maritimos built in 1877 by fishermen from the neighbouring island of Pico at Largo Jose Silvestre Ribeiro SquareParks editIn the municipal park Jardim municipal a monument was erected in 1879 in memory of Jose Silvestre Ribeiro 1807 1891 a Portuguese politician who organized the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake in 1841 Sport editIt is popular with windsurfers because of the constant seabreezes Praia da Vitoria hosts an annual triathlon and is known for its unique style of bullfighting tourada a corda Notable citizens editAlvaro Martins Homem III c 1490 in Praia da Vitoria 1535 a nobleman 3rd Donatary Captain of Praia da Vitoria Alberto del Canto 1547 in Praia da Vitoria 1611 conquistador and explorer of the north of Mexico Alexandre Martins Pamplona Ramos 1864 in Santa Cruz 1933 a physician and politician Vitorino Nemesio 1901 in Praia da Vitoria 1978 a poet author and intellectual Luis Gil Bettencourt born 1956 in Praia da Vitoria a Portuguese American musician songwriter and music producer Artur Lima born 1963 in Santa Cruz a dentist and politician Nuno Bettencourt born 1966 in Praia da Vitoria a Portuguese American guitarist singer songwriter and record producer lead guitarist of the Boston rock band ExtremeReferences edit Instituto Nacional de Estatistica Eurostat Gaspar Frutuoso p 15 Noe Paula 2013 SIPA ed Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios IPA 00034503 PT071905080042 in Portuguese Lisbon Portugal SIPA Sistema de Informacao para o Patrimonio Arquitectonico retrieved 29 December 2013External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Praia da Vitoria nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Praia da Vitoria http www ciberacores com santacruzpv Website of the church of Santa Cruz Praia only in Portuguese Photos from Praia da Vitoria Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Praia da Vitoria amp oldid 1213838649, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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