Fortifications in Região Autónoma da Madeira

"The Fort of Our Lady of the Conception of Ilhéu is located in the historic center of the city of Funchal, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira."

"The Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico, commonly referred to simply as the Fortaleza do Pico, is located in the so-called Pico dos Frias, in the parish of São Pedro, municipality of Funchal, in t...

"Fortaleza-Palace of São Lourenço (Funchal)", type: "fortifications", located in the municipality: "Funchal". The Palace of São Lourenço is a palace and fortress located in the parish of Sé, in the hi...

The Fort of São José, also referred to as Fort of the Ilhéu, Fort of Pontinha or Battery of Pontinha, is located in the city and municipality of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Autonomous Region of...

Triangular-shaped building, of the "two-phase redoubt" type, with the third facing the land, where the entrance in a tunnel opens, with a stone staircase giving access to the esplanade. The esplanade...

"The Fort of Our Lady of Amparo is located near Passeio de Baixo in Machico, in the parish of Machico, Machico municipality, on the island of Madeira, Autonomous Region of Madeira. It had the function...

Forte de São João Baptista (Porto Moniz) is a replica of the original 1730 fortification built to protect the city from pirate attacks, which were common in that era. In 1998, the Porto Moniz municipa...

"The Fort of São Bento da Ribeira Brava is located in the village and parish of Ribeira Brava, the same name municipality, on the island of Madeira, Autonomous Region of Madeira. The defense of the Is...

Fort São Fernando, in Santa Cruz, was built in the 18th century with the aim of observing and protecting the coast.Located above the beach of Santa Cruz, Fort São Fernando served for observation and d...

Built in the 18th century as a watchtower against invaders, the Fortim do Faial (Santana) is today presented as a viewing point and is considered a Local Value Monument.This monument has a recreationa...