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Matriz (Horta)
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Matriz is a freguesia in the municipality of Horta, in the Portuguese Azores, which is part of the urbanized core of the city of Horta. The population in 2011 was 2,562, in an area of 1.81 km². It is the smallest and most populous parish on the island. It contains the localities Matriz and Dutras.
Matriz, as seen from Horta Bay, showing the old quarter and many of the historical buildings, as well Monte Carneiro
Matriz, as seen from Horta Bay, showing the old quarter and many of the historical buildings, as well Monte Carneiro
Horta, Azores
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Horta is a municipality and city in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores encompassing the island of Faial. The population in 2011 was 15,038 in an area of 173.06 square kilometres (66.82 sq mi) The city of Horta itself has a population of about 7,000.
The City of Horta and Horta Bay, as seen from the Nossa Senhora da Conceição outlook, showing the marina, the old dock, and volcanic cones, Monte Escu
The City of Horta and Horta Bay, as seen from the Nossa Senhora da Conceição outlook, showing the marina, the old dock, and volcanic cones, Monte Escuro and Monte da Guia.
The Bay of Horta showing the main settlement as it appeared in 1589
The Bay of Horta showing the main settlement as it appeared in 1589
A vista of the village of Horta, Faial from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, c.1842 (Purrington & Russel)
A vista of the village of Horta, Faial from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, c.1842 (Purrington & Russel)
A view of Horta harbour from the German battleship Schlesien before the outbreak of World War II
A view of Horta harbour from the German battleship Schlesien before the outbreak of World War II