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From our hotel balcony in Funchal, Medeira Island, Portugal.139 viewsWe arrived at Funchal, Medeira at noon. The Madeira island is actually closer to Africa (about 300 miles away) than Europe (about 600 miles away).
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We did a short walking tour of Funchal this morning (Oct 14).147 views
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The Sé (Sedes Episcopalis) Cathedral of Funchal, or Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Funchal.131 viewsConstruction of the Sé Cathedral began in 1493 by order of, and, on land donated by King Manuel I. Completed in 1514 the Sé Cathedral was consecrated in 1517 by Bishop Duarte as the spire of the bell tower and a few additional details were finalized in 1517-1518.
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