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Monuments in Funchal
Fonte de Nossa Senhora do Monte
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Largo da Fonte
9050, Funchal
Marble fountain with square drawing built in the XIX century. It has a neoclassic reliquary style, headed by a water spout and a glassed niche.
Monumento aos Aviadores
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Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro - Parque de Santa Catarina
9000, Funchal
Statue representing a human face with an aviator helmet, paying homage to aviators.
Medalhão de Ferreira de Castro
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Avenida Arriaga
9000, Funchal
Medallion paying homage to the writer Ferreira de Castro.
Medalhão de João Carlos Abreu
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Largo do Corpo Santo
9060, Funchal
Medallion paying homage to João Carlos Abreu, “defender of the old city zone”.
Estátua de Cristóvão Colombo
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Avenida do Infante - Parque de Santa Catarina
9000, Funchal
Statue paying homage to the navigator Cristóvão Colombo.
Troço da Antiga Muralha do Funchal
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Rua Dom Carlos I
9060, Funchal
This defensive wall ended by the São Tiago Fortress, with a door giving access to the sea, from which there are still some remains in the access to São tiago beach. With the construction of Campo Dom Carlos I, the walls of this part of town were destroyed and there’s only a section left between São Tiago Fortress and Largo do Corpo Santo.
Pelourinho do Funchal
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Largo do Pelourinho
9050, Funchal
Pillory inaugurated in 1486 by Dom Manuel. It has four steps and an irregular shaft, headed with a cross.
Estátua de Júlio Diniz
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Rua da Carreira
9000, Funchal
Statue paying homage to the writer Júlio Diniz.
Rua dos Murças e Rua da Alfândega
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Rua dos Murças
9000, Funchal
Foot Street with some historic buildings and many shops and restaurants.
Portão dos Varadouros
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Largo dos Varadouros
9050, Funchal
Ancient door of Funchal city, originally built in 1689. It was later reconstructed keeping the original coat of arms and memorial stone.