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Impérios da Ilha Terceira - Açores

As Festas do Espírito Santo estão presentes em todo o arquipélago dos Açores. São, no entanto, particularmente marcantes na Ilha Terceira. Este culto é celebrado no Domingo de Pentecostes e no Domingo da Trindade, que são, respectivamente o sétimo e oitavo domingos depois da Páscoa. As cerimônias se realizam em pequenas capelas chamadas de Impérios. A arquitetura dos Impérios varia desde uma capela simples até capelas vistosamente coloridas e ornamentadas. Na Ilha Terceira, quase todos os Impérios têm no topo a coroa imperial encimada por uma pomba representando o Espírito Santo.

Estive na Ilha Terceira durante dois dias. Com pouco tempo e condições atmosféricas nem sempre favoráveis consegui fotografar 21 dos 72 Impérios que existem na ilha.

Empires of Terceira Island - Azores

The Feasts of the Holy Spirit are present throughout the archipelago of the Azores. They are, however, particularly striking on Terceira Island. This worship is celebrated on Pentecost Sunday and Trinity Sunday, which are respectively the seventh and eighth Sundays after Easter. The ceremonies take place in small chapels called Empires. The architecture of the empires ranges from a simple chapel to visually colorful and ornate chapels. In Terceira Island, almost all the Empires have at the top the imperial crown surmounted by a dove representing the Holy Spirit.

I was on Terceira Island for two days. With little time and atmospheric conditions not always favorable I was able to photograph 21 of the 72 Empires that exist on the island.
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What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?
One of the best Santa Cruz hotels for kids is Atlantida Mar Hotel. Atlantida Mar Hotel is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 9.6 out of 10 plus family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool, a playground, and a hot tub. Find even more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz by using our "Family friendly" filter on Hotels.com when you search.
What are the top Santa Cruz hotels with a pool?
Discover some of the best Santa Cruz hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Atlantida Mar Hotel is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10. Hotel Teresinha is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool along with a bar/lounge and a free continental breakfast. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in Santa Cruz with a pool.
What are some popular hotels in central Santa Cruz?
If you're looking for hotels in central Santa Cruz, check out Hotel Praia Marina by RIDAN Hotels and Xhale Azores. Travellers love Hotel Praia Marina by RIDAN Hotels for its location, as well as the beach, bar/lounge and terrace this hotel offers. Xhale Azores is another popular central hotel with an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a free buffet breakfast.
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If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Cruz, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 5 holiday homes. In addition, you can choose from 8 apartments.
What will the weather in Santa Cruz be like during my visit?
August and September are typically the warmest months in Santa Cruz, when the average temperature is 21°C. February and March are the coldest months, when the average temperature is 15°C. December and January are the months with the most rain.
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