Castelo de Santa Cruz
Horta 9900 Faial - Portugal
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On the western side of Horta’s main square stands the small and sturdy Castelo de Santa Cruz. Built at the coast in the middle of the 16th century for the protection of the inhabitants against pirates, the castle boasts a small 17th-century chapel, dedicated to St Anthony, within its walls. At the end of the 16th century it played an important role in the struggles for the Portuguese throne led by the Spanish King Felipe II. Today, the ivy-covered castle is used as a hotel, the Estalagem de Santa Cruz.
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