and financial institutions, including branches of the national and regional banks (Montepio, Banif, etc.). In addition, several shops, mini-markets, fruit stands and groceries service the local residents with bakeries, a butcher shop, and hairstylists. Architecture Lajes has several elementary schools with the main one located in Aldeia Nova. It has two churches with the main one dating back to the 16th century. This church has been destroyed by earthquakes in 1614 and 1841 and partially destroyed in the 1 January 1980 earthquake. The other smaller church is located in Cabouco. Civic Fountain of Ribeira da Areia () Fountain of Malícias () Fountain of Largo de S. João () Fountain of Remédios () Fountain of the Cruzeiro () Fountain of Picão () Washhouse of Ribeira dos Pães () Fountain of the Caldeira () Religious Church of the Archangel Michael () Hermitage of Our Lady of Remedies () Hermitage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary () Liturgical Centre of the Serra de Santiago () References Notes Sources External links Lajes Field - Official 65th Air Base Wing Website Freguesias of Praia da Vitória