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About Funchal City
The Funchal City is principal city of the
Madeira Islands.
Source Image: Madeira Islands Political Map with
Madeira, Porto Santo and Desertas. English
labeling and scaling. Illustration. — Vetor por
Furian
Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s,
and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city
owes much of its historical prominence to the white gold, the Madeiran sugar. Today
Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit
include the Market of Lavradores and the Sacred Art Museum.
The
name
Funchal
of
derives
from Foeniculum
vulgare plant,
the
fennel plant. Reports at
the time indicated that
upon disembarking on
the island, the first
sight was a dense grove
valley
and
an
abundance of fennel
plants essential in food. Source Image: Facebook Zespół Szkół nr 16 - Bialystok
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