About this place
Historic palace at Pico da Urze, formerly the residence of the Corte-Real family and later associated with the Diocese of Angra.
Azzy’s story
For centuries, Palácio de Santa Catarina was linked to the Corte-Real family before passing to the Diocese of Angra. In 1991, it welcomed Pope John Paul II during his visit to the Azores, further reinforcing the building's historic importance.
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