Forte de São Tiago
Fortress built in the XVII century to protect the city against pirates’ attacks, being enlarged in the XVIII century. It was used with military ends until 1992, year in which it was given to the Regional Government, which turned it into a cultural space, so that now is the Contemporary Art Museum.
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Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- tuesday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- wednesday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- thursday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- friday: 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
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Monuments near Forte de São Tiago
Medalhão de João Carlos Abreu
Medallion paying homage to João Carlos Abreu, “defender of the old city zone”.
Busto de Maximiano de Sousa
Bust paying homage to Maximiliano de Sousa, one of the most popular radio, TV and theatre artists in Portugal, since the 1940s until his death in 1981.
Estátua de Homenagem ao Clube Sport Marítimo
Statue representing a footballer ready to kick the ball, paying homage to the Sport Marítimo Club.
Troço da Antiga Muralha do 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 b…
