In conjunction with the National Museum of Printing, Madeira recovered assets of the printing industry and the press of the Madeira The collection includes considerable heritage typographical, lithographic, film, and others associated with the area of Communication and Press, which features some original equipment and machines in the 19th Century and 20th Century, among … Continue reading
source :madeiramuseus.blogspot.pt Tickets: Regular ticket: 3,00 € Pensioners: 1,50 € Youngsters-card: 1,50 € Groups (+ 6): 2,50 € (per person) Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 9.30a.m. – 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10a.m. – 12.30p.m. / 1.30p.m. – 5.30p.m. Closed on Mondays and holidays. Address: Rua de São Francisco n.º 24, 9350-211 Ribeira Brava Telephone:(351)291 952 … Continue reading
“The island of Madeira was discovered in 1419 by the Portuguese mariner João Gonçalves Zarco who had been instructed by Prince Henry the Navigator to explore the West African Coast. Prince Henry appointed Zarco first Governor of the island and ordered him to plant sugar cane and vineyards. The original impetus to the trade in … Continue reading
Santa Clara Convent “The convent was built on orders of the second hereditary fief of Madeira, João Gonçalves da Câmara (direct descendant of João Gonçalves Zarco) at the end of the 16th century, near his father’s residence in order to accommodate the daughters of the local nobility.” in cm-funchal.pt Fees: Regular ticket: … Continue reading
Museu Quinta das Cruzes / Quinta das Cruzes Museum This museum is the former residence of João Gonçalves Zarco, who discovered Madeira in 1419. Fees: Regular ticket: 2.50 Euros Grups of 6 people: 2 Euros (per person) Seniors citizens and European Youth Card: 1 Euro Free on Sunday Free every day for teachers, students, members of APOM, … Continue reading
Madeira Travellers Guide 