On the night of October 21st to 22nd, 1522, the town of Vila Franca, the capital at the time, was destroyed by a landslide caused by an earthquake. The entire population of around 5,000 people died. The capital was then moved to Ponta Delgada.

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luktob07

October 21, 2024

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Even though some of the houses here are in a state of disrepair, the seafront of Vila Franca do Campo is beautiful to look at

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Alexander P.

October 8, 2024

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It is very beautiful here.

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1. Vila Franca e Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Paz — percurso na Ilha de São Miguel

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2. View over Lagoa do Fogo – Beautiful path along the Levada loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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3. Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace – Senhora da Paz Viewpoint loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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Location: Vila Franca Do Campo (São Miguel)

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Vila Franca do Campo Waterfront

1. Vila Franca e Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Paz — percurso na Ilha de São Miguel

2. View over Lagoa do Fogo – Beautiful path along the Levada loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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