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Pico do Facho Signal Station

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Pico do Facho Signal Station

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Pico do Facho Signal Station

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    December 11, 2023

    The Monte Brasil Signal Post, in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, is a historical and geological landmark. Initially used as a lookout with bonfires, it evolved into a semaphore post since 1583. It offers incredible views of Angra Bay and the Monte Brasil volcano. The site, with traces of previous structures, includes a visual communication system with balloons and streamers, being a unique representation of its type in Portugal.

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      February 17, 2018

      Telegrafo De signs permanent do Monte Brazil.
      Signal signals used to be placed on the mast when ships were sighted in order to inform the population of Terceira about, among other things, the nationality of the identified ships.

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        August 13, 2018

        Ancient beacon for the earliest shipping to find this dot in the Atlantic. Fascinating history.

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