Angra

Angra is a name used for several places and cultural entities in Portugal and Brazil, as well as for a Brazilian heavy metal band.

Angra do Heroísmo, commonly shortened to Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal. It was historically the seat of the Azorean captaincy and served as an important naval and administrative center. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, recognized for its tightly planned urban layout and fortified defenses.

Angra dos Reis is a coastal municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Located southeast of the city of Rio de Janeiro, it comprises a mainland area and numerous offshore islands, including Ilha Grande. The area is known for its beaches, sheltered harbors, and as a gateway to the archipelago’s tourist attractions.

The Angra Nuclear Power Plant lies at Angra dos Reis and houses two operating reactors, Angra I and Angra II. A third unit, Angra III, has been under development for decades and has faced repeated delays. The plant is a major energy facility for Brazil.

Angra is also the name of a Brazilian power metal band formed in 1991 in São Paulo. Blending traditional heavy metal with symphonic and Brazilian influences, Angra gained international attention with albums such as Angels Cry (1993), Holy Land (1996), Fire Works (1999), and Rebirth (2001). The group has undergone line-up changes but remains a notable act in the genre.