Reservatório de Água do Atalho
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- ⚡ Reservatório de Água do Atalho is a decommissioned water tank.
- ⚡ It was built in 1866, when the island needed fresh water.
- ⚡ The tank had a storage capacity of 1,800 cubic meters of water.
- ⚡ Now this place is dried up and is a museum attraction, which impresses with its architectural idea and size.
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EN3 9880, Santo Amaro
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Reservatório de Água do Atalho is an interesting museum situated just 3 km from the center of Graciosa. A historically significant educational landmark, famed among the creative and cultural elite. In the last month, over 18,000 travelers have favorited this spot and mapped out their routes to make new discoveries and experience the authentic charm of Portugal.