Quinta do Imperador, Funchal

#29 among attractions in Funchal

Park, Relax in park, Garden, Architecture

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Local name: Carlos I da Áustria Elevation: 1909 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°40'31"N, 16°54'27"W

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Caminho do PicoFunchal 9050-210 Portugal

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+351 291 780 460

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Quinta do Imperador – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madeira Botanical Garden, João Gomes Bridge, Funchal Cable Car, Church of Our Lady of the Mount.

1 miSE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Madeira Botanical Garden, Funchal
27 min walk • Nestled within the verdant slopes above the city of Funchal, the Madeira Botanical Garden is a verdant paradise that showcases the rich flora of Madeira, Portugal, alongside a diverse collection of plants from around the globe.
1 miSE
Bridge
João Gomes Bridge, Funchal
27 min walk • João Gomes Bridge is a bridge in Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It forms part of the VR1, Madeira. It was completed in 1994 and was designed by engineer António José Luís dos Reis. It is 274.5 metres long and stands high at 140 metres.
0.6 miE
Aerial tramway, Tram, Transport
Funchal Cable Car, Funchal
15 min walk • The Funchal Cable Car, or Madeira Cable Car, is a gondola lift that transports people from the lower section of Funchal, Madeira to the suburb of Monte.
~1560 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal
8 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.
0.8 miNE
Monuments and statues
Terreiro da Luta, Funchal
21 min walk • Terreiro da Luta is located north of Monte and the area was once the last stop on the only cog railway in Madeira. It is also where the Our Lady of Peace sanctuary is located.
~1560 ftE
Museum, Natural history museum
Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal
8 min walk • José Manuel Rodrigues "Joe" Berardo GCIH, ComIH, is a Portuguese and South African businessman, investor, and art collector. According to Portuguese magazine Exame, he had an estimated net worth of €598 million in 2010, making him one of the wealthiest people in Portugal at the time.
1.3 miN
Locality
Monte
32 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Monte is the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, a lush botanical garden that showcases an incredible array of exotic plants from around the world. Visitors can wander through the meticulously landscaped grounds, taking in the vibrant...
1.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Universidade da Madeira, Funchal
38 min walk • The University of Madeira is a Portuguese public university, created in 1988 in Funchal, Madeira. The university offers first, second cycle and Doctorate academic degrees in a wide range of fields, in accordance with the Bologna process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Quinta do Imperador?

Nearby attractions include Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal (8 min walk), Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal (8 min walk), Funchal Cable Car, Funchal (15 min walk), Terreiro da Luta, Funchal (21 min walk).

How to get to Quinta do Imperador by public transport?

The nearest stations to Quinta do Imperador:

Bus

ESTR Marmeleiros S • Lines: 103, 138, 56 (3 min walk)
CAM dos Saltos D • Lines: 103, 138, 56 (3 min walk)