Estátua de Cristóvão Colombo (Statue of Christopher Columbus), Funchal

Located in the center of Funchal, Santa Catarina Park is a serene oasis with shady trees and lawns. Overlooking the harbor, within this park, stands the statue of Christopher Columbus, created by Portuguese sculptor Henrique Moreira. The City Hall acquired the statue, which was inaugurated in 1968. The bronze statue rests on a stone base, placed near the viewpoint from where one can see the city. The statue serves as a reminder of Columbus's voyages to the Americas and his stopovers in Madeira in 1475, 1480, and 1492.

In addition to the statue, several other things on the island commemorate Columbus's presence, such as the Columbus library, Columbus House, and Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Wouter Hagens.

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Sight Name: Estátua de Cristóvão Colombo (Statue of Christopher Columbus)
Sight Location: Funchal, Portugal (See walking tours in Funchal)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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