It's a catholic church and looks like so many other catholic churches around the world - really nothing to get excited about.If you really want to go there, you should see the tomb of the last Austrian Emperor Charles I. Otherwise, go out and enjoy Monte, no need to waste time in a church like that.
Worth the trip the church is spectacular and the views from the top are amazing worth the trip. A walk around the area is also worth it and also watching the men with the toboggans.
We visited during the Christmas period and a service was in progress. IT is well worth taking the bus, there are three bus routes here and the return journey can be seen on the electronic sign. You could take the cable car down should you wish. This time we just looked at the crib scene at the church and of course the views, not only from the top but also from the bus. The local gardens are splendid at any time of year.
Worth the walk up the steps and chance to sit inside and catch your breath back and take in the interior aspects of this church very quirky very different from christian churches in UK
The church is a short walk from the Funchal cable car and is above the 'toboggan run' which takes you part of the way back down the hill.It has excellent views from the front, so if you like scenic views, it's well worth stopping off to see. It's typically ornate in keeping with Catholicism and is the resting place of the last Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian empire, who was exiled to Madeira following the end of WW1. We enjoyed our short time here before taking the toboggan down the hill. Of this I will say it's expensive (30 euros) and lasts for 5 minutes, so I wouldn't bother and it only goes 1/4 of the way down- I only mention this as it doesn't seem to be listed. Walking down the hill is better as you get to see far more of old Funchal, so you can appreciate the tropical flora, wildlife and architecture.
A beautiful church located near the Tropical Gardens and by the head of the toboggan run.Beautiful exterior in the traditional style of portuguese churches. Interior is bright with rich gilding.A must place to visit
A lovely trip, we decided to get the bus there which left funchal station, it was worthwhile, when we arrived it was considerably cooler than down in Funchal so take a top with youThe cathedral is stunning, beautiful views over the city and there is a lovely little cafe at the top that you can have a nice cold beer whilst taking in the views
This church is quite lovely as it stands guard over the city. It is well maintained and still in use. The highlight is climbing the tower to see the spectacular view. Very narrow steps as a warning...
A Jesuit church which has amazing architecture and adornments. From the outside it looks just like any other, but venture inside, it is well worth it, and if you want to climb the tower for great views across the city it's only a euro!
Beautiful traditional church with striking architecture at the top of Monty . It is accessed view about 70 steps and has a wonderful elevated view of Funchal. Pretty inside and worth a visit!