Top Things to do in Sao Miguel
Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Sao Miguel, Azores
Discover the best top things to do in Sao Miguel, Portugal including Nossa Senhora da Paz, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, Igreja de Sao Jose, Igreja do Santo Cristo, Igreja de Sao Miguel Arcanjo, Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande, Igreja do Divino Espirito Santo, Ermida de Nossa Senhora Mae de Deus, Igreja do Colegio, Igreja de Santa Ana.
Restaurants in Sao Miguel
1. Nossa Senhora da Paz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By seanm66 - Alfred, United States
Beautiful old church on the top of the hill. Has amazing tile work and stone work with breath taking views.
2. Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia
An easy walk to this lovely old church from the port. We were to go on a free walking tour from near here but they didn't show up so we visited the church. The outside was plain but lovely inside, in the distinctive Portuguese style. You can walk up to the Botanic Gardens E1 for seniors and the Sant Ana Palace in the Park from here and also the very interesting Fort Sao Bras and Military Museum. Pick up a map as you leave the ship, ask them to mark the highlights and walk the narrow streets of lovely Ponta Delgada. The Sol Mar supermarket is across the street from the port, cheap water, beer and wine in Litre cartons, easy to carry back on the ship.
3. Igreja de Sao Jose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By AkoSiAys - Bonn, Germany
It is a big church in front of a square. I love its facade although it the architecture is just typical to the islands. The main altar is golden and majestic! The side altars with all its design are also very pretty. The ceilings with its paintings are worth a look. Some side chapel also got azulejos on the walls. I went there in the morning and I was alone in the church. It is very peaceful!
4. Igreja do Santo Cristo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By AkoSiAys - Bonn, Germany
At first I thought it was not a church as the facade is simply white with some volcanic rocks. The church is not big but it has a big golden main altar and pulpit. The walls also got azulejos. The interior design is really amazing. This church is home to a miraculous image of Jesus Christ and is very much venerated in the island. Because of this, many locals visit the place to pray.
5. Igreja de Sao Miguel Arcanjo
6. Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande
7. Igreja do Divino Espirito Santo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
This church is architecturally rich, with thick pillars that define the three zones, and a rich facade made with carved stone that provides a sensation of harmony and movement. Its construction began in 1796 and ended in 1825. The church has an important treasure in pieces of silver, gold and painting. Among jewels, the most distinguished is a silver monstrance dated to 1618.
Reviewed By cherriesfan_9 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Gorgeous little baroque church, just off the town square - watch out for traffic when coming out. Also called the Church of the Miséricorde, it is a stunningly beautiful interior, for such a small building.
8. Ermida de Nossa Senhora Mae de Deus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By DrLepervanche - Jacksonville, United States
We arrived to Ponta Delgada looking for interesting places to visit. From our cruise we saw this church on top of a hill and we planned to hike there. After attending mass in town we walked the streets until a narrow street took us to the top of the hill. I was surprised to see that the Hermitage of the Mother of God was not listed in TripAdvisor. The hermitage was closed but it was the best views of Ponta Delgada.The hermitage is beautiful and it is painted with same colors as other churches in the area.
9. Igreja do Colegio
10. Igreja de Santa Ana
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Saluga - Wading River, United States
Located in downtown Furnas near Tony's Restaurant where we ate lunch. We didn't get a chance to go inside as we were pressed for time, but the exterior was very beautiful.
