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Culture of Funchal. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Funchal Funchal is known primarily as the center of beach and sports facilities. The resort is famous for its luxurious accommodation and stunning beaches. Fans of excursions would also like the city, as there are interesting historical and natural attractions in its immediate vicinity.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Funchal inhabitants
The picturesque city with a history covering more than five centuries has a lot of unique and interesting national holidays. The name of Funchal derives from fennel, because several … Open
Among the architectural monuments Palheiro is worth mentioning. The estate was built in the colonial era. Now it is a private property, so the entry into its territory is prohibited. Each day, travelers come to the historical monument to be photographed against the old building and walk around the park embracing an estate.
Palheiro Park is also one of the unique attractions; there is an extensive collection of exotic plants and flowers brought from different parts of the world on its territory. The Jardins Botanicos da Madeira is the main natural attraction of the city. Its collection consists of more than two thousand different plants, among which are very unique and rare species. Parrots are main inhabitants of the beautiful garden; the collection of birds is also very diverse and admirable. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Funchal. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Funchal is a great resort for those who prefer to spend time in the fresh air. There are magnificent beaches and a lot of beautiful places to walk, a number of attractive markets for … Open
One of the oldest buildings in the city is the beautiful Cathedral Se built in the first half of the 16th century. The historic building is located in the heart of the city; it has a very impressive appearance, as rare sorrel basalt was used for its facade.
Funchal, Madeira Sao Tiago Fort also appeals to fans of antiquity; this religious building is located in the immediate vicinity of Funchal. The majestic fortification with walls of bright yellow is situated near the coast. The beautiful castle is one of the most important historical sites of the country.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Funchal
1.Luxury hotels are situated mainly in the western part of the resort. They feature quite high prices, so it makes sense for budget travelers to pay attention to hotels at other areas. 2. … Open
One of the most unusual excursion sites is the Nun’s Valley. It is the name of the picturesque village located in a mountain gorge not far from Funchal. Miniature houses are located on very steep slopes and it seems that they can fall down at any moment. Among other resort facilities the Santa Clara Monastery and wine museum at the Wine Institute that is popular among fans of fine drinks are worth mentioning.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Funchal and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Funchal and surroundings

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Iconic cultural sights of Portugal

The main attraction of Evora is the Aqueduto of silver water “Agua de Prata”. The city has attained the status of a cultural heritage site and is protected by UNESCO. Tourists with a limited time of stay are recommended to focus on visiting small towns that are full of interesting sights.  … Open
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Funchal
♥   Palace 'Palácio de São Lourenço' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Funchal

Madeira
The northern part of the island hosts a small village Santana. Visiting the village will be of great interest for those travelers wishing to get to know better the culture and way of life of local folks. The scenic streets featuring characteristic ethnic houses, small ... Open »
La Palma Island
This area is famous because this was the place, where the traces of Benahoares were found. Benahoares is an ancient civilization, which had lived in La Palma. Petroglyphs – unusual signs – can be seen in Don Pedro, Roque Faro, and Juan Adalid areas. Usually the ... Open »
Puerto de la Cruz
Several centuries ago it protected the seaside territory from the number of pirates and conquerors, this castle saved the city’s and habitants’ destiny for several times. The age-old fishing port will be beautiful place for walking on foot. It hasn’t been changed ... Open »
Canary Islands
The tiny island of La Gomera also features interesting historical sites; its main city of San Sebastian would be a real boon to those fond of exploring historical places. At every step, you can see the most beautiful buildings of different eras. Scenic Garajonay ... Open »
Tenerife
Fans of natural attractions will be amazed by visit to the town of Icod de los Vinos. Here, in one of the beautiful parks the famous dragon tree (Dracaena draco) is growing; its age is more than three thousand years. It was formally proven that the tree is the oldest ... Open »
Los Gigantes
Among the great variety of religious monuments preserved in the region, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria stands out in particular. Its walls keep many valuable religious artifacts, including an old sculpture of the Virgin of Candelaria, the patroness of ... Open »
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