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Madeira
Top Things To See
Top Things To See
Madeira
Funchal
Funchal (www.cm-funchal.pt) has a remarkable 16th-century Cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art and Botanical Gardens - five hectares (12 acres) of terraced hillside, planted with species from around the globe.
Santana
Santana is the most visited village on the island, known for its fairytale triangular-shaped houses or palheiros.
Nossa Senhora de Monte
The cable car from Funchal to Monte leads to the Nossa Senhora de Monte church. On 15 August, it becomes a centre of pilgrimage when worshippers climb the 74 steps on their hands and knees.
Machico
Machico has 15th-century parish church, the Chapel of Miracles (a place of pilgrimage) and the small but picturesque 18th-century fort.
Pico Ruivo
The top of the island's highest peak, Pico Ruivo (1,861m/6,106ft) has spectacular views but for ones reached less strenuously, head toward the top of Pico do Arieiro (1,818m/5,965ft), partially accessible by road.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
Funchal
Funchal (www.cm-funchal.pt) has a remarkable 16th-century Cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art and Botanical Gardens - five hectares (12 acres) of terraced hillside, planted with species from around the globe.
Santana
Santana is the most visited village on the island, known for its fairytale triangular-shaped houses or palheiros.
Nossa Senhora de Monte
The cable car from Funchal to Monte leads to the Nossa Senhora de Monte church. On 15 August, it becomes a centre of pilgrimage when worshippers climb the 74 steps on their hands and knees.
Machico
Machico has 15th-century parish church, the Chapel of Miracles (a place of pilgrimage) and the small but picturesque 18th-century fort.
Pico Ruivo
The top of the island's highest peak, Pico Ruivo (1,861m/6,106ft) has spectacular views but for ones reached less strenuously, head toward the top of Pico do Arieiro (1,818m/5,965ft), partially accessible by road.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
Funchal (www.cm-funchal.pt) has a remarkable 16th-century Cathedral, the Museum of Sacred Art and Botanical Gardens - five hectares (12 acres) of terraced hillside, planted with species from around the globe.
Santana
Santana is the most visited village on the island, known for its fairytale triangular-shaped houses or palheiros.
Nossa Senhora de Monte
The cable car from Funchal to Monte leads to the Nossa Senhora de Monte church. On 15 August, it becomes a centre of pilgrimage when worshippers climb the 74 steps on their hands and knees.
Machico
Machico has 15th-century parish church, the Chapel of Miracles (a place of pilgrimage) and the small but picturesque 18th-century fort.
Pico Ruivo
The top of the island's highest peak, Pico Ruivo (1,861m/6,106ft) has spectacular views but for ones reached less strenuously, head toward the top of Pico do Arieiro (1,818m/5,965ft), partially accessible by road.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
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