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São João do Pico Fortress, Funchal, Madeira
Visit this 17th century fortress and enjoy the excellent views of the city of Funchal from its walls.
Fortaleza de São João do Pico
© Vítor Oliveira
The São João Baptista Fortress, also known as São João do Pico Fortress, is located almost 111 over the sea level, in the city of Funchal, Madeira.
This construction was finished in the 17th century to be used as the gunpowder warehouse of the city. Around the middle of 20th century, it became the Navy’s property and the Navy Communication Centre was set up there. Due to the huge number of aerials on its roof, the people started to nickname it Fortaleza do Pico-Radio (Fortress of the Aerial).
Nowadays, it is worth making the effort to visit it and walking along its walls, from where you will enjoy wonderful views of Funchal and the woods surrounding the city.
Inside, it has a little showroom where there is a collection of engravings illustrating the history of the castle.
More information:
Location:
Rua do Castelo, Funchal, Madeira.
Ticket price:
Free admission.
Opening hours:
Everyday from 9h00 to 18h00.
Recommended Excursions:
Mapa Interactivo:
Madeira
What to see:
- Funchal
- Mercado dos Lavradores Market
- Museu do Vinho da Madeira (Wine Museum of Madeira)
- Arte Sacra Museum of Funchal
- Cathedral of Funchal
- Historical Centre of Funchal
- Santa Clara Convent
- Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal and São Tiago Fortress
- Museu do Bordado do Funchal (Embroidery Museum)
- Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira’s Botanic Garden)
- Parque de Santa Catarina Park
- Museological Area of the São Lourenço Palace
- Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum
- Frederico de Freitas House Museum
- Funchal Natural History Museum
- São João do Pico Fortress
- Igreja do Socorro Church
- Igreja de São Pedro Church
- Capela do Corpo Santo Chapel
- Igreja do Colégio de São João Evangelista Church
- Museu Quinta das Cruzes Museum
- Funchal Toy Museum
- Casa da Luz Electricity Museum
- Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
- Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
- Pico do Areeiro
- Monte
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
- QuintaTropical Monte Palace
- Terreiro da Luta
- Câmara de Lobos
- Cabo Girão Cape
- Curral das Freiras
- Calheta
- Ponta do Pargo
- Porto Moniz
- Aquário da Madeira Aquarium
- Natural pools of Porto Moniz
- Centro de Ciência Viva de Madeira
- Ponta do Sol
- Paul da Serra
- Ribeira Brava
- Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
- São Vicente
- Grutas de São Vicente Caves
- Ruta da Cal Museum Centre
- Seixal
- Praia da Laje or Jaimaica Beach
- Seixal Natural Pools
- Praia do Porto do Seixal Beach
- Miradouro do Véu da Noiva Overlook
- Santana
- Parque das Queimadas Park
- Madeira Thematic Park
- Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
- Pico Ruivo
- Machico
- Caniçal
- Museu da Baleia (Whale Museum)
- Prainha Beach
- Santa Cruz
- Aquapark
- Praia dos Reis Magos Beach
- Camacha
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