Fort of São Tiago, Madeira Island

Name: Fort of São Tiago
Address: Madeira Island, Portugal

#7 among attractions in Madeira Island

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The Fort of São Tiago is located in the historical centre of Funchal, Madeira. ()

Local name: Fortaleza de São Tiago do Funchal Built: 1614 (410 years ago)Coordinates: 32°41'26"N, 16°51'51"W

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Fort of São Tiago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mercado dos Lavradores, Madeira Botanical Garden, Capela do Corpo Santo, Cristo Rei.

3.7 miSW
Market, Shopping
Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal
95 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Funchal, the capital city of Madeira, Portugal, Mercado dos Lavradores stands as a vibrant tribute to the island's rich agricultural heritage. This bustling market, which translates to "Farmers' Market," is a colorful and aromatic destination...
2.6 miSW
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Madeira Botanical Garden, Funchal
67 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.
3.6 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Mannerist architecture
Capela do Corpo Santo, Funchal
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Funchal, the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago, the Capela do Corpo Santo stands as a testament to the island's rich maritime history and religious heritage. This quaint and historic chapel, dedicated to the Holy Body (Corpo Santo)...
3.7 miS
Sculpture, View point, Monuments and statues
Cristo Rei, Madeira Island
94 min walk • The Christ the King statue also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.
2.8 miSW
Bridge
João Gomes Bridge, Funchal
71 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.
3.7 miSW
32°38'56"N • 16°54'10"W
Armazém do Mercado, Funchal
94 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.2 miSW
Aerial tramway, Tram, Transport
Funchal Cable Car, Funchal
56 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.
3.5 miSW
Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery of Funchal, Funchal
89 min walk • 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.
2.4 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal
63 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.
2.1 miW
Monuments and statues
Terreiro da Luta, Funchal
53 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.
3.7 miSW
32°38'53"N • 16°54'11"W
Art center Caravel, Funchal
95 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping