Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte - Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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N 32° 40.548 W 016° 54.152
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This is the main church of the Monte Parish in Funchal.
Waymark Code: WM67Z7
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/20/2009
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This is the main church of the Monte parish in Funchal.
The original chapel was built in 1470 by Adão Gonçalves Ferreira, the first man born on the island, son of one of Zarco´s shipmates.
The actual church was built in 1741.
The image of the Virgin Mary was taken to Funchal Cathedral returning to the new church in 1747. The Church was destroied in 1748 by an earthquake and rebuilt in 1818. It´s located 598 mts above sea level.
The church is not very rich regarding to artistic works but it gathers some architectonic features, decorative interior elements and several paintings that make a visit worthwhile.
Here you will also find the grave of the Austrian Emperor Charles I, last of the Habsburg rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who died in exile on 1 April 1922.
His last residence on the island was the Quinta do Monte close to the church.
This church is also the destination of a procession that takes place every year on the 15th of August where the penitents climb up the 74 steps on their knees to redeem their promises or to beg for something for beloved ones. The stairs that lead to the church are really impressive, especially when you are at the top and look down on them.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1741
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Igreja Monte, Bc. Sacristão
Funchal, Madeira Portugal
9050-208
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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