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Trees in bloom Avenida M Arriaga Pedestrian walkway, Avenida M Arriaga Avenida Zarco pedestrians crossing Banco de Portugal Motorway Cota 200 bridge Elevated expressway Cota 200 Bridge on the Avenida do Infante Cable car from Monte Cable car cabin Cable car cabin Cable car cabins Cable car running down from Monte Cemetery at Monte View of Funchal View of Funchal Looking down across Funchal Funchal at dusk Grass slope on Estrada Monumental Sunset over the harbour Sunset over the harbour View of the harbour Funchal harbour Typical Madeiran house Flowers in the market Tuna fish in the market Steps up to Monte Church Start of Monte toboggan ride Monte toboggan run Monte toboggan run Monte toboggan run Funchal Marina from Santa Catarina Park Duck pond Santa Catarina Park Steep road Rua de Santa Luzia Steeply sloped road Steps up to Monte Church

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Funchal Photos - Information Fact 1

Câmara Municipal do Funchal, Praça do MunicipioFunchal is the capital and largest city of Madeira. It has a population of some 104,000, although the city itself along with the surrounding urbanised area is home to some 130,000 inhabitants. Founded in 1421 by João Gonçalves Zarco, the Portuguese navigator and explorer. It was chosen for settlement because of the natural sheltered harbour. It's name is said to derive from the abundance of fennel plants ("funcho" in Portuguese) that Zarco found when he first arrived in 1420. The Câmara Municipal, or town hall, is the administrative centre of the city at the Praça do Municipio, or the Minicipal Square. To view more pictures of the capital city of Madeira see the Funchal Photos Guide

Funchal Photos - Information Fact 2

Funchal harbour and the surrounding hillsThe city is surrounded by mountains that form a natural amphitheatre. From the harbour, the mixture of traditional and modern buildings form a maze of streets that rise to the upper limits of the city some 1,200 metres above sea level. In 2004, the Madeira Balloon ride opened. This was an attraction that took the tourist over 100 metres above the harbour in a secure viewing platform and offered fantastic panoramic views. Unfortunately, the venture was not economically viable and has now closed. So, now, one of the best ways to fully explore the capital of Madeira is on foot. To view more pictures and a tourist photos guide to the capital of Madeira see the Funchal Tourist Pictures Guide

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Fortaleza de São TiagoThe city is divided into three by two rivers. In the eastern sector is the original Old Town, or Zona Velha. Here, the Fortaleza de São Tiago stands. Built in 1614, it is named after São Tiago o Menor, patron saint of Funchal. Alongside, is the small, pebble beach of Praia da Barreirinha which is traditionally popular with the locals. However, the tourist will find the local restaurants more appealing and typical Madeiran menus are the order of the day. In this district is also the Jardim do Almirante Reis where the terminal for the Teleféricos da Madeiras, the Monte Cable Car, is situated. For additional pictures and a tourist guide click now the Monte Cable Car Pictures Guide

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Praça da AutonomiaThe central sector of the city is the commercial heart of Madeira. Here there is a shopping centre complex with cinema and an assortment other shops, all geared for local custom. On the seafront, at the end of the Avenida do Mar e Comunidades is a modern statue of a office worker. Across the road is the Praça da Autonomia, a public square marking Madeira gaining autonomy. However, this square is stark and rundown and doesn't offer anything noteworthy. From here you can start along the seafront promenade to the harbour. Our Promenade Pictures Guide has different pictures of this walk. Also by the Praça da Autonomia is the information booth for the Horarios do Funchal, the yellow town buses.

Funchal Photos - Information Fact 5

Sé CathedralThe western sector of Funchal is where most of the historical and cultural buildings are located. Here, the Sé Cathedral stands. Building started in 1485 and was completed by 1514. Inside, there is a striking ceiling of juniper wood with ivory inlay. This Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings on Madeira and well worth a visit. Also in this area is the Palácio de S. Lourençe and the Palácio do Governo Regional. Of particular interest to the tourist will be the Madeira Wine Museum that is situated not far from the Jardim Municipal, the Municipal Gardens. Further pictures of Sé Cathedral and it's surrounds can be viewed in our Municipal Square Pictures Guide

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