It was one of the nuclei of the modern city of Horta, location of the historic forts of Alagoa and Bom Jesus, and location of the Courts building and Fayal Sport Club (and football field).
Foi un dos núcleos da moderna cidade de Horta, a localización das fortalezas históricas de Alagoa e Bom Jesus, e a localización dos tribunais e a construción de Fayal Sport Club (e campo de fútbol).