Performance venues
Madeira Congress Centre
The Madeira Congress Centre, located in the heart of Funchal, is a dynamic space that hosts various artistic and cultural activities throughout the year.
Madeira Heritage
With over 600 years of History, this Atlantic archipelago is proud to be the guardian of a vast collection of monuments, churches, museums and other cultural spaces. Madeira's heritage therefore stands out for its diversity and, of course, for its undeniable historical relevance.
Walking through the streets of Madeira's towns and cities means enjoying direct contact with a heritage of great value. It is a journey into the past through different architectural styles, historic spaces or artworks from various eras.
Among the many relics of Madeira's heritage, there are examples of Manueline, military or modern architecture. It also includes valuable paintings, photographs and sculptures, as well as pieces of jewellery, furniture and porcelain, to name but a few. They can be found all over the country, in churches, chapels, cathedrals, forts, palaces, historic estates, museums or cultural centres.
The city of Funchal, the capital of the archipelago, is home to an essential part of Madeira's heritage. When you visit, be sure to take time to peacefully wander the streets of this European metropolis and enjoy its rich heritage.
AP_ARTE PROJECT
The island of Madeira has an inestimable cultural heritage. The AP_ARTE project emphasizes this by producing thirty videos highlighting individual pieces of art from seven museums on the island. These artefacts were chosen based on the history surrounding the piece and its relationship with Madeira.
Performance venues
Monuments & Architecture
Baltazar Dias Theatre
Officially opened in 1888, the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre has an elegant and balanced architectural style, following the typically Italian model.
Calheta
Casa das Mudas
Casa das Mudas is a dynamic museum dedicated to contemporary art. Its building, with modern lines and harmoniously integrated into the landscape.
Vila Baleira
Centro Cultural de Congressos do Porto Santo
Centro Cultural de Congressos do Porto Santo, is a modern building that hosts exhibitions, congresses and many other cultural and artistic activities.
Ponta do Sol
John dos Passos Cultural Centre
The John dos Passos Cultural Centre is a dynamic place dedicated to this Portuguese writer and local artists. It hosts multiple cultural initiatives.
Madeira Cultural Centres
Fórum Machico
Located by a bay with a magnificent landscape, Fórum Machico is a cultural space that stands out for the versatility of its shows, exhibitions and lectures
Manor Houses
Museums
São Cristóvão Manor House
The São Cristóvão Manor House is a museum where you can find private objects that help us go through centuries of history of a Madeiran family.
Museums
Solar do Ribeirinho Museum
The Solar do Ribeirinho Museum has a diverse collection of objects that reflect the economic, social and cultural history of Machico.
Museums
Solar do Aposento
Visiting Solar do Aposento means stepping back in time and witnessing life on the island in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Ribeira Brava
Solar dos Herédia
Built between the late 18th century and the early 19th century, the Solar dos Herédia presents a vast historical and patrimonial richness.