Churches
Monte Church
The church was built in the XVIII century on the foundations of the old chapel (XV century) ordered by Adão Gonçalves, son of Gonçalo Aires Ferreira, page to Prince Henry the Navigator and settler of the island.
Later, by religious demands and owing to the growing number of believers, the Church was expanded. In 1748, an earthquake left the new church quite damaged, and therefore was rebuilt in 1818.
In the main altar, one can find the image of Nossa Senhora do Monte, venerated since the beginning of the settlement of Madeira. On the 15th of August, this church welcomes the celebrations of Nossa Senhora do Monte, the religious patroness of the diocese and of the city of Funchal.
A side chapel contains the tomb of Emperor Charles of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia, who came to Madeira in 1921 after being exiled. It contains beautiful gold pieces crafted in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Later, by religious demands and owing to the growing number of believers, the Church was expanded. In 1748, an earthquake left the new church quite damaged, and therefore was rebuilt in 1818.
In the main altar, one can find the image of Nossa Senhora do Monte, venerated since the beginning of the settlement of Madeira. On the 15th of August, this church welcomes the celebrations of Nossa Senhora do Monte, the religious patroness of the diocese and of the city of Funchal.
A side chapel contains the tomb of Emperor Charles of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia, who came to Madeira in 1921 after being exiled. It contains beautiful gold pieces crafted in the 17th and 18th centuries.