Things to see in Funchal
Funchal is a city in Portugal, with an urban population of about 205 thousand. Below are 19 notable places within about 7 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Cathedral of Funchal Place of worship
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, serving as the mother church of the Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
2Madeira Botanical Garden Park
Madeira Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.
3CR7 Museum Museum
The Museu CR7 is a museum dedicated to Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's trophies. It is located in Ronaldo's birthplace, the city of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
4Fortaleza de São Tiago History
The Fort of São Tiago is a historic military fort located in the historical centre (Zona Velha) of Funchal, Madeira. Constructed in the early 17th century, the fort was built to protect the island against pirate attacks and foreign invasions.
5Sacred Art Museum of Funchal Museum
The Sacred Art Museum of Funchal is located in the Episcopal Palace of Funchal, Madeira.
6Cristo Rei History
The Christ the King statue also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.
7Mercado dos Lavradores Shopping
The Mercado dos Lavradores is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940.
8Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Place of worship
The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.
9Igreja de São João Evangelista Place of worship
The Church of Saint John the Evangelist of the College of Funchal is a church located in the historic center of the city and county of Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.
10João Gomes Bridge Landmark
João Gomes Bridge is a bridge in Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It forms part of the VR1, Madeira.
11Garajau Nature
The Garajau Partial Nature Reserve is a Portuguese marine reserve located on the Funchal Bay offshore Madeira Island. The protected area has existed since 1986.
12Convento de Santa Clara Place of worship
The Convent of Santa Clara is a convent of clarisses in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It was built on the late 15th century to house the daughters of nobility in the island.
13Capela do Corpo Santo Place of worship
The Capela do Corpo Santo or Chapel of Corpo Santo is a 15th century chapel at the end of the old village of Funchal (Rua D. Carlos I 64, 9060-051 Funchal, Portugal).
14Santa Catarina Park Park
Santa Catarina Park is one of the largest parks in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
15Jewish Cemetery of Funchal Place of worship
The Jewish Cemetery of Funchal is a Jewish cemetery located in Rua do Lazareto, Funchal, Madeira. Sephardi Jews as well as Ashkenazi Jews are buried here.
16Church of St Martin Place of worship
The Church of St Martin is the main church in the Freguesia (Parish in English) of São Martinho (Funchal), Madeira. Dedicated to St. Martin of Tours.
17British Cemetery of Funchal History
The British Cemetery of Funchal is on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
18Edifício na Rua do Carmo, n.º 33 Place of worship
33 Rua do Carmo is an historical building located at 33 Rua do Carmo, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It is likely that the building was built in 1836 in the Moorish Revival style as the Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue or Funchal Synagogue, a former Jewish congregation and synagogue.
19Praia Formosa Nature
The Praia Formosa is a beach on the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is the fashionable district of Funchal and a popular beach location.
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