Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal

Name: Church of Our Lady of the Mount
Address: Rampa da Sacristia 1, Funchal, 9050-208, Portugal
Telephone: +351 291 783 877

#16 among attractions in Funchal

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island. ()

Local name: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Completed: 1748 (276 years ago)Coordinates: 32°40'34"N, 16°54'9"W

Address

Rampa da Sacristia 1Funchal 9050-208 Portugal

Contact

+351 291 783 877

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Day trips

Church of Our Lady of the Mount – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madeira Botanical Garden, João Gomes Bridge, Funchal Cable Car, Terreiro da Luta.

0.9 miSE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Madeira Botanical Garden, Funchal
24 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 miS
Bridge
João Gomes Bridge, Funchal
25 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.
~1460 ftNE
Aerial tramway, Tram, Transport
Funchal Cable Car, Funchal
8 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.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
Terreiro da Luta, Funchal
16 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.
~880 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum
Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal
5 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.
~1560 ftW
Park, Garden, Architecture
Quinta do Imperador, Funchal
8 min walk • Charles I or Karl I was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, King of Croatia, King of Bohemia, and the last of the monarchs belonging to the House of Habsburg-Lorraine to rule over Austria-Hungary.
1.2 miN
Locality
Monte
30 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...
1.2 miE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estádio da Madeira, Funchal
30 min walk • Estádio da Madeira, formerly named Estadio Eng. Rui Alves and informally known as Estádio da Choupana is a football stadium in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It is primarily used as the home stadium for C.D. Nacional.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of Our Lady of the Mount open?

Church of Our Lady of the Mount is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 am & 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Our Lady of the Mount?

Nearby attractions include Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal (5 min walk), Funchal Cable Car, Funchal (8 min walk), Quinta do Imperador, Funchal (8 min walk), Terreiro da Luta, Funchal (16 min walk).

How to get to Church of Our Lady of the Mount by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Our Lady of the Mount:

Bus

Largo Fonte T-21 e 48 • Lines: 103, 138, 56 (2 min walk)
Largo da Fonte T-20 • Lines: 103, 138, 56 (3 min walk)