Assembleia Regional da Madeira (Legislative Assembly of Madeira), Funchal

Assembleia Regional da Madeira (Legislative Assembly of Madeira), Funchal

The Legislative Assembly of Madeira (Assembleia Regional da Madeira ) is the legislative and parliamentary supervisory body of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

In 1976, the beginning of the I Legislature and until December 1987, the date of the inauguration of the current facilities, the Assembly's services were based in the building of the former General Board (Junta Geral) on Zarco Avenue (Avenida Zarco). The new headquarters was installed in the Old Customs of Funchal building, classified as a National Monument. The building's restoration project was carried out by the architect Raul Chorão Ramalho.

The Legislative Assembly of Madeira building has undergone many improvements over the centuries but has preserved its look from the 15th century, which includes its Gothic style and Moorish ceilings. To the east of the building, is the Chapel of Santo António da Mouraria, founded in 1714.

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Sight Name: Assembleia Regional da Madeira (Legislative Assembly of Madeira)
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Funchal, Portugal

Create Your Own Walk in Funchal

Create Your Own Walk in Funchal

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Monte Walking Tour

Monte Walking Tour

Monte, a spectacular hilltop area 550 meters above sea level in the northeast of Funchal, is a favored destination for many tourists visiting Madeira. Getting to and from Monte – up on the cable car and down on an exhilarating dry toboggan run – is only half the fun. The other half is exploring the unique blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions found in the area.

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Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 11.3 Km or 7 Miles
Funchal Introduction Walking Tour

Funchal Introduction Walking Tour

In 72 AD, Quintus Sertorius, a Roman general, encountered some sailors in Cadiz. The sailors spoke of two idyllic islands in the Atlantic; the "Isles of the Blessed." Quintus was intrigued, but he had other fish to fry. The islands slipped back into the mists of historic oblivion.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles