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Se Catedral do Funcha
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Here you are in one of the emblematic places of the Madeira capital, in the heart of its historic center. Here stands the beautiful cathedral of Funchal. It is one of the oldest buildings on the island. Its construction began in 1490. The first
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We continue to advance here in one of the main arteries of the city. Arriaga Avenue is the cultural and historical centre of Funchal, and is therefore very popular with visitors and locals alike. It connects the
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Estatua De Joao Abel De Freitas
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On your left stands a statue of a well-known Portuguese: Joao Abel de Freitas. He is a doctor and politician from the island. A true visionary, this man left his mark on the minds of the Madeira people for his service during the
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Take a look on your right: here the buildings have given way to a large green space, which is none other than the municipal garden of the city. Do not hesitate to cross and discover it, if you want to take a little break in your visit. Ce
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Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
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On your left, facing the Municipal Garden, is the Baltazar Dias Theatre. It was built in 1888 to replace the old Grand Theatre of the city, which was demolished several decades earlier. Its architecture takes over that
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Palacio de Sao Lourenco
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Here, you have not failed to notice the large building that runs along part of the avenue in which you are located. This is the Palace of São Lourenço, a listed National Monument. It was built as early as the 16th century, first
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Marina Do Funchal
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Here you are at Avenida do Mar, one of the busiest places in Funchal. It is indeed here that you discover the marina, the port and the beautiful walk along the ocean, on a sidewalk that, once again, is decorated with the typical pebbles of
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Praca do Povo
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Praça do Povo, where you are now, marks the entrance to the city for those arriving from the sea. It is a stone’s throw from the marina and leads to do Mar Avenue, the road along the coast. It is a beautiful place to walk,
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Funchal
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As we move along the pleasant Promenade de Funchal, let me tell you the history of Madeira Island and this historic city. You can, if you wish, take the opportunity to sit down for a while. This island that lies
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Portas Da Cidade (city Gates)
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In front of you stands a strange door, a little out of nowhere: it is the Varadouros door, also called Portas da Cidade. It is not the original construction that you have there, but a reproduction that was made in 2004. She
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Let's take a look at the Colombo Praça! Do not hesitate to go ahead and see it in its entirety. This beautiful space, nicknamed Yellow Square after the buildings that make it up, is a fine example of a typical square of the island.
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When we think of Funchal, we necessarily think of the Atlantic Ocean, which borders the island of Madeira off the coast of Africa. But did you know that this city is crossed by two rivers, which meet a few meters away, before
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On your right is the Museum of Electricity, Casa da Luz, in Portuguese. It makes it possible to discover the history of electricity in the autonomous region of Madeira. Installed in the former thermal power plant of Funchal, it presents
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Madeira Story Centre
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On the left you arrive here in front of the Madeira Story Centre. It is a museum that retraces the entire history of the island, from its formation, several million years ago, to today, through its discovery by Europeans, pirate attacks of which it is part.
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Monumento aos 500 anos da Diocese do Funchal
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The monument on your right is one of the most symbolic in the city. It commemorates 500 years of the Diocese of Funchal. This is very important in history, because it was the very first Portuguese diocese created outside Portugal, and
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Jardim Do Almirante Reis
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We are still in the garden Almirante Reis, and on our way to the seafront, we necessarily come across this large statue. Called the Football Player, it was sculpted by Martim Velosa in 2005. She represents a man willing to
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Sao Tiago Fort
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Here you have a very nice glimpse of the relief that surrounds the city of Funchal, with the ocean just ahead. But above all you have a great view of one of the city’s iconic monuments, the Fortress of Sao Tiago. This historic building in colours
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Santa Maria Street
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Here you are, in one of the must-see streets of Funchal! Santa Maria Rua is one of the oldest in the city, being located in the very first district created in Funchal. This narrow and cobblestone street, which stretches over 600 metres, is imbued with an atmosphere that
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Mercado dos Lavradores
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Here you are in front of a place you will certainly want to enter! Mercado dos Lavradores brings together all the good flavors of Funchal on its 3 floors of colorful stalls. This Covered Point of Sale was built in the 1930s: that’s why it reveals a very beautiful architecture
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Here you are in a street that is not as historic as those of the old center. It was built in the 1940s, and is named after Fernão de Ornelas, former mayor of Funchal, between 1935 and 1946. It is very well known in Madeira because it is the origin of important works of
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You must have heard of it if you have done some research on what to do in the Madeira capital: the Funchal cable car is a great incurable of the island! He'll take you in about 15 minutes,
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This is Carmelite Square, certainly one of the most typical and picturesque in the city. It is surrounded by buildings dating from the 18th century. The pink building on your left, called the Consul’s Palace, even comes from the 17th century. The place of the Carmelites is marked by its
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You cross the Santa Luzia River here, and on your right you see the tower of a building with a very special architecture. This is the Wine Institute. Former residence of a former wine merchant of the city, it houses a museum that traces the history of this know-how
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On your right, the imposing building that is posted there is the Funchal court. It reveals a beautiful architecture characteristic of Portuguese administrative structures of the 20th century, sober, but functional. It blends well with the decor of the other buildings in the city, which are
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The praça do Munícipio, or municipal square in French, is marked by its beautiful wave-shaped cobblestones, which dress the place and attract the eye. But when you look up a little, you can see that it too is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings, with typical island architecture.
