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Cabo Girão
Cabo Girão (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaβu ʒiˈɾɐ̃w]) is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, geographically part of Africa.
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Cathedral of Funchal
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
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Madeira Botanical Garden
Madeira Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Madeira) is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960.
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CR7 Museum
The Museu CR7 is a museum dedicated to Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's trophies. It is located in Ronaldo's birthplace, the city of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
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Cristo Rei
The Christ the King statue (Portuguese: Cristo Rei) also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte
The Church of Our Lady of the Mount (Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte) is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.
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Fortaleza de São Tiago
The Fort of São Tiago (Portuguese: Fortaleza de São Tiago) is a historic military fort located in the historical centre (Zona Velha) of Funchal, Madeira.
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Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
The Sacred Art Museum of Funchal (Portuguese: Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal) is located in the Episcopal Palace of Funchal, Madeira.
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Igreja de São João Evangelista
The Church of Saint John the Evangelist of the College of Funchal (Portuguese: Igreja de São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal) is a church located in the historic center of the city and county of Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.
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Convento de Santa Clara
The Convent of Santa Clara is a convent of clarisses in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It was built on the late 15th century to house the daughters of nobility in the island.
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Praia Formosa
The Praia Formosa is a beach on the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is the fashionable district of Funchal and a popular beach location.
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Calheta beach
Praia da Calheta (English: Calheta Beach) is a beach located near the town Calheta, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the few sandy beaches of Madeira, with sand imported from North Africa.
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São Vicente Caves
The São Vicente Caves (Grutas de São Vicente in Portuguese) are caves located in the parish and county of São Vicente, Madeira. Entrance is charged at €8 for adults, but have been closed since March 2020.
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Edifício na Rua do Carmo, n.º 33
33 Rua do Carmo is an historical building located at 33 Rua do Carmo, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
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Santa Catarina Park
Santa Catarina Park (Portuguese: Parque de Santa Catarina) is one of the largest parks in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
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Quinta do Arco
Roseiral Quinta do Arco is a rose garden located in the former estate of Quinta do Arco in the place Arco de São Jorge on the island Madeira. The garden is available to the public from April to December.
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Jewish Cemetery of Funchal
The Jewish Cemetery of Funchal is a Jewish cemetery located in Rua do Lazareto, Funchal, Madeira. Sephardi Jews as well as Ashkenazi Jews are buried here.
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Church of St Martin
The Church of St Martin (Portuguese: Igreja de São Martinho) is the main church in the Freguesia (Parish in English) of São Martinho (Funchal), Madeira. Dedicated to St.
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Capela do Corpo Santo
The Capela do Corpo Santo or Chapel of Corpo Santo is a 15th century chapel at the end of the old village of Funchal
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Boca dos Namorados
Boca dos Namorados is a viewpoint in Madeira, Portugal. Situated in the parish of Jardim da Serra, Câmara de Lobos at an altitude of 1067 meters, it offers a view over Curral das Freiras.
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Top 10 sights in Madeira

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Cabo Girão

Cabo Girão (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaβu ʒiˈɾɐ̃w]) is a lofty sea cliff located along the southern coast of the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, geographically part of Africa.

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Cathedral of Funchal

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

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Madeira Botanical Garden

Madeira Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Madeira) is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960.

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CR7 Museum

The Museu CR7 is a museum dedicated to Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's trophies. It is located in Ronaldo's birthplace, the city of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

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Cristo Rei

The Christ the King statue (Portuguese: Cristo Rei) also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte

The Church of Our Lady of the Mount (Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte) is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.

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Fortaleza de São Tiago

The Fort of São Tiago (Portuguese: Fortaleza de São Tiago) is a historic military fort located in the historical centre (Zona Velha) of Funchal, Madeira.

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Sacred Art Museum of Funchal

The Sacred Art Museum of Funchal (Portuguese: Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal) is located in the Episcopal Palace of Funchal, Madeira.

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Igreja de São João Evangelista

The Church of Saint John the Evangelist of the College of Funchal (Portuguese: Igreja de São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal) is a church located in the historic center of the city and county of Funchal on the island of Madeira in Portugal.

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Convento de Santa Clara

The Convent of Santa Clara is a convent of clarisses in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It was built on the late 15th century to house the daughters of nobility in the island.

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Praia Formosa

The Praia Formosa is a beach on the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is the fashionable district of Funchal and a popular beach location.

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Calheta beach

Praia da Calheta (English: Calheta Beach) is a beach located near the town Calheta, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the few sandy beaches of Madeira, with sand imported from North Africa.

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São Vicente Caves

The São Vicente Caves (Grutas de São Vicente in Portuguese) are caves located in the parish and county of São Vicente, Madeira. Entrance is charged at €8 for adults, but have been closed since March 2020.

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Edifício na Rua do Carmo, n.º 33

33 Rua do Carmo is an historical building located at 33 Rua do Carmo, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

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Santa Catarina Park

Santa Catarina Park (Portuguese: Parque de Santa Catarina) is one of the largest parks in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

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Quinta do Arco

Roseiral Quinta do Arco is a rose garden located in the former estate of Quinta do Arco in the place Arco de São Jorge on the island Madeira. The garden is available to the public from April to December.

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Jewish Cemetery of Funchal

The Jewish Cemetery of Funchal is a Jewish cemetery located in Rua do Lazareto, Funchal, Madeira. Sephardi Jews as well as Ashkenazi Jews are buried here.

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Church of St Martin

The Church of St Martin (Portuguese: Igreja de São Martinho) is the main church in the Freguesia (Parish in English) of São Martinho (Funchal), Madeira. Dedicated to St.

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Capela do Corpo Santo

The Capela do Corpo Santo or Chapel of Corpo Santo is a 15th century chapel at the end of the old village of Funchal

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Boca dos Namorados

Boca dos Namorados is a viewpoint in Madeira, Portugal. Situated in the parish of Jardim da Serra, Câmara de Lobos at an altitude of 1067 meters, it offers a view over Curral das Freiras.

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