Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Left
Funchal University courtyard
Right
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Funchal
F
OUNDED IN 1425, FUNCHAL WAS GRANTED CITY STATUS IN 1508.
As it
approaches its 500th anniversary, many of its finest historical buildings
are still intact, despite fire, piracy and earthquake. Named Funchal (“fennel”)
because of the wild fennel plants found growing in abundance by the first
settlers, Madeira's capital sits on the island's southern coast in a natural
amphitheatre, hemmed in by cliffs to the east and west, and steep green
mountains to the north. Its streets are paved with black-and-white mosaics,
and lined by blue-flowered jacaranda trees. Numerous public parks and
private gardens make this a festive city of heady scents and colours, where
architecture and nature are delightfully combined.
Sights
1
Zona Velha
2
Carmo Quarter
3
Cathedral Quarter
4
Around the Town Hall
5
University Quarter
6
Around Avenida
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7
Rua da Carreira
8
São Pedro and Santa
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Seafront and Marina
View across Funchal to the mountains beyond
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Funchal's Câmara Municipal (Town Hall), set
at the eastern end of the Praça do Município
