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Funchal (Sé)

Sé Cathedral of Funchal

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Sé Cathedral of Funchal

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Sé Cathedral of Funchal

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    Location: Funchal (Sé), Madeira, Portugal

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    May 21, 2023

    It is the oldest church in Madeira – the Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Funchal Cathedral was planned at the end of the 15th century and was consecrated by the bishop in 1514.

    The church was built entirely from 12 different types of volcanic stone. Many of the original ornaments and statues from the founding period are now on display in the nearby Museum of Sacred Art.

    What remained of the cathedral were donations from the then King Dom Manuel. The altar and pulpit date from his time, and the baptismal font was also a gift from the king.

    You can find the church in the historic center of Funchal, not far from Praça da Autonomia. A statue of John Paul II, who visited Funchal in 1991, greets you in front of the cathedral.

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      October 1, 2015

      The cathedral of Funchal is "small but beautiful" and in contrast to the Igreja do Colégio kept simple. But worth a visit.

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        September 12, 2018

        In connection with a city tour of Funchal highly recommended!

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          October 2, 2022

          The Sé Cathedral of Funchal in the old town. Worth visiting.

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            May 28, 2023

            Sé is the common name of the cathedral in Funchal on the island of Madeira, the full name is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Funchal.

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              December 25, 2019

              It's already nice to simply walk around the church.

                September 12, 2022

                Unfortunately, it is not a place of silence

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                  October 2, 2022

                  The Sé Cathedral in Funchal is the main church. Nice place worth visiting.

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                    May 28, 2023

                    Sé is the common name of the cathedral in Funchal on the island of Madeira, the full name is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Funchal.

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                      November 30, 2023

                      In any case you should take a look inside, very impressive

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                        August 25, 2023

                        Absolutely worth seeing building in the middle of the old town. With its art-historical interior, the cathedral is in excellent condition.

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                          December 8, 2023

                          Sé is the common name of the cathedral in Funchal on the island of Madeira, the full name is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. It is the mother church of the diocese of Funchal. The construction of the late Gothic church was planned in 1488 and began in 1500. Wikipedia

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                            December 8, 2023

                            Sé is the common name of the cathedral in Funchal on the island of Madeira, the full name is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. It is the mother church of the diocese of Funchal. The construction of the late Gothic church was planned in 1488 and began in 1500. Wikipedia

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                              December 11, 2023

                              The venerable cathedral (port. Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) was built in the late Gothic style and officially consecrated in 1508. Se Funchal Cathedral received a high visitor in 1991 when Pope John Paul II paid homage to the church.
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                                December 13, 2023

                                Really a building that is absolutely worth seeing - you should definitely go inside

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                                  February 18, 2024

                                  The construction of the late Gothic church began in 1500.

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                                    December 8, 2023

                                    Sé is the common name of the cathedral in Funchal on the island of Madeira, the full name is Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção. It is the mother church of the diocese of Funchal. The construction of the late Gothic church was planned in 1488 and began in 1500. Wikipedia

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                                      December 20, 2023

                                      It can already be found here: komoot.de/highlight/114894

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                                        May 23, 2025

                                        Impressive beautiful church 👍🏻

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                                          2 days ago

                                          Funchal Cathedral (Sé Catedral) is one of Madeira's most important buildings and an impressive example of Manueline architecture. Its dark volcanic rock facade and the ornate wooden roof inside give it a unique character. A cultural highlight in the heart of the city that you shouldn't miss on any tour of Funchal.

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                                            March 23, 2024

                                            Very magnificent church with a Pope's cap

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                                              August 16, 2025

                                              Very magnificent inside, rather simple from the outside

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                                                March 24, 2024

                                                A lot of gold was processed, the church was still rich back then ;)

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