Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
The building along with the view of the city
Country	Portugal
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iv, vi
Reference	206
UNESCO region	Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription	1983 (7th Session)

The Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo (Portuguese meaning the Angra do Heroísmo Historic Centre) is an historic centre located in the city of Angra do Heroísmo, the island of Terceira in the Azores Islands. It is a port with large importance between the 15th and the 19th centuries. The fortifications of São Sebastião and São João Baptista of the 16th century are the only examples of military architecture. It was destroyed by an earthquake that took place on the January 1, 1980, the city was later rebuilt. It was listed in 1984.