Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral of Funchal, Gothic cathedral in Funchal, Portugal
The Cathedral of Funchal displays white walls with volcanic stone accents and features three naves constructed using materials from Cabo Girão.
Built between 1490 and 1514 under King Manuel I of Portugal, the cathedral stands as one of the remaining structures from Madeira's early colonization period.
The cedar wood ceiling combines Gothic and Manueline styles, while the choir stalls present carvings of prophets and saints wearing 16th-century clothing.
The cathedral opens Monday through Friday from 07:15 to 18:30, Saturdays from 16:00 to 19:00, and Sundays from 16:15 to 19:00.
The choir stalls incorporate local elements into their decorations, including carved cherubs holding bananas and wineskins, reflecting Madeira's agricultural heritage.
Location: Sé
Location: Funchal
Inception: 1514
Architects: Gil Eanes
Architectural style: Manueline, Gothic architecture
Accessibility: Niedostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Address: R. do Aljube, 9000-067 Funchal, Portugal 9000-029 Funchal 9000-029 Funchal
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Piątek 07:15-18:30; Sobota 16:00-19:00; Niedziela 16:15-19:00
Phone: +351291228155
Website: https://catedraldofunchal.com
GPS coordinates: 32.64815,-16.90885
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:39
This collection covers the main natural areas and cultural sites across Madeira, a Portuguese island of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. The route connects coastal regions with highland areas, showcasing the diverse vegetation that results from the subtropical climate and varied elevation levels. Included locations feature Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak at 1,861 meters, the sea cliffs at Cabo Girão, the botanical gardens of Funchal with plant collections from multiple continents, and several coastal and mountain viewpoints. The route also incorporates examples of traditional levada irrigation channels, which have distributed water across the island for centuries.
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
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Casa da Alfândega do Funchal
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Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar
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Farmácia Portuguesa
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Bazar do Povo
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Palácio dos Ornelas
109 m
Casa de Saúde da Carreira
151 m
Antigo Paço Episcopal do Funchal e capela anexa
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Ponte do Bettencourt
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Edifício na rua da Alfândega, n.º 62
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Edifício na rua da Queimada de Cima, n.º 15
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Palacete Nicolau Geraldo Freitas Barreto
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Edifício na rua da Alfândega, n.º 68
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Palácio Torre Bela
171 m
Fábrica Santo António
210 m
Edifício na rua dos Ferreiros, n.º 60
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Edifício na rua da Alfândega, n.º 52
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Pilar de Banger
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Hospital de Santa Isabel
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Edifício na rua do Estanco Velho, n.º 5
114 m
Edifício na rua do Bispo, n.º 27
154 m
Rua do Phelps
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Edifício na rua do Bispo, n.º 10
91 m
Edifício do Banco de Portugal
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Visible tracts of Ribeira de Santa Luzia walls (6th and 7th sections)
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Edifício do Cabido da Sé do Funchal
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Edifício da Confraria do Santíssimo da Sé do Funchal
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Edifício do Banco da Madeira (Funchal)
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