About this place
Bronze monument unveiled in 2019 on Monte Brasil, commemorating King Afonso VI and the 350th anniversary of his arrival in Angra do Heroísmo, where he was exiled in Fortaleza de São João Baptista.
Azzy’s story
King Afonso VI arrived in Angra in 1669 to spend a period in exile at Fortaleza de São João Baptista. This monument recalls the former king's time on Terceira and one of the most unusual episodes in the city's history.
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