Monte Brasil “Phoenician sanctuaries”

The mysterious caverns in Monte Brasil, Azores

Rock cut chambers, possible prehistoric structures made long before the coming of Portuguese in the 14th century. Similar rock-cut structures have been found on Corvo and Santa Maria islands and, reportedly, on Flores. Researchers consider that these can be Carthaginian (Phoenician) temples from the 4th century BC.

Wonders of Azores

Traditional windmill in São Jorge (Azores) with Mount Pico in the background

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Portugal 🢖 Wonders of Azores Territory Wonders of Azores   Highlights The westernmost part of Europe is not Ireland or continental Portugal. Westernmost are Azorean islands far, far to the west from mainland Europe. Modern Europeans reached these islands in medieval times. Most beautiful monument of these times is Angra do Heroísmo – beautiful […]