The main attraction of the Pico Fort, is its stunning views over Funchal. At about 110 meters above sea level, on the western part of Funchal, this extremely well preserved fortress, which is over 350 years old, is a must for all tourists that enjoy great views, museums and historic buildings.
was built in the late 16th century, by order of the second captain-major of Funchal, Joao Goncalves da Camara, in the vicinity of his father's residence, to gather the daughters of the local nobility.
The set of buildings of the Santa Clara convent is a valuable heritage for its furnishings, but more importantly for having reached the present day with the same mission that it was built for: A Convent for Franciscan Sisters.
In the Convent we can visit: the Courtyard, the Sao Goncalo de Amarante Chapel, possibly built in the 17th century, an access porch to the Choirs and Cloister, and the Lower and Upper Choir, with a beautiful panorama of the interior of Santa Clara Church.
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