Presidency of the Government marks Azores Day with opening of Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo palaces to the public - Communication

Presidência do Governo Regional

The Presidency of the Regional Government will mark the Azores Day, which this year takes place on May 20, with the opening of the Sant'Ana and Conceição Palaces in Ponta Delgada and the Capitães-Generais Palace in Angra do Heroísmo to the public, with the following programme:

Conceição Palace

The Conceição Palace - an old convent that dates back to the 17th century, when it was founded by brothers Francisco and João de Andrade Albuquerque to house the Comendadeiras de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (religious congregation) and which has been the headquarters of the Regional Government since 1976 - will be open from 2 pm for guided tours of its most important areas, such as the Lower and Upper Choir rooms, the Government Council room,  the Main Hall and the Dining Room, among others. 
Visits are scheduled at 2 pm, 2:50 pm, 4:40 pm and 5:30 pm for groups of up to 25 people.

Sant'Ana Palace

The Sant'Ana Palace - built in the mid-19th century as the residence of the Jácome Correia family and has been the headquarters of the Presidency of the Government of the Azores since 1980 - will be open from 2 pm for free visits. The palace will open, among other spaces, the Blue Room, the Ballroom, the Dining Room and the Marquis's Bedroom. Visits are scheduled at 2 pm, 2:50 pm, 4:40 pm and 5:30 pm for groups of up to 25 people. The palace garden, a remarkable example of landscape and botany, can also be visited during these hours.

Capitães-Generais Palace

The Capitães-Generais Palace - an old building that was once the Jesuits' College, the residence of the Captain-General of the Azores and the headquarters of the Civil Government, and is now the headquarters of the Presidency of the Regional Government on Terceira island - opens between 2 pm and 5:30 pm for free visits, where it is possible to visit several of its rooms, including the room containing the royal portraits of the Bragança dynasty.

Note: All these activities are free and do not require prior registration. For more information, contact the Presidency of the Regional Government by telephone on 296 301 000 or email at [email protected].