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Santa Clara Monastery

Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Ranked #16 of 38 attractions in Funchal
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description:  The Santa Clara Monastery was founded by Zarco's grandchildren on the site where he originally built a chapel. It is said that one of his... more »
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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Enjoy very much the guided visit - Very Profissional & realy good wine More

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Kent
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Beautiful hidden gem of a place. Wonderful painted wooden ceilings and religious works of art in a an oasis of calm, tucked away in Funchal. Loved it. More

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rochester, kent
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Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Spent a very enjoyable hour here being shown around with 3 other people. Cost to get in was just 2euros. It was a lovely little monastery with lots of interesting features. Ring the bell outside to be shown into the monastery. More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

This was a real find. From ringing the door bell to gain entrance to being escorted around by someone who spoke good English and was happy to take questions. The grills at the back of the church reminded me of the convent in Sound of Music! So much to see and imagine. However, it is in dire need of restoring... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

Just around the corner from the Monte Carlo Hotel you are reminded of the history of the island, we had a very good guide who spoke loads of languages, good value More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Even though we had been to Madeira on 3 occasions this was the first time we had visited Santa Claras....it is a spiritual oasis. Well worth a visit. A guided tour by a Nun who speaks perfect English and explains everything. Superb. More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

Beautiful building with lots to see. If the door is closed when the convent is supposed to be open, just ring the bell - when we got there it looked closed but we rang the bell and it was opened for us - I think this is normal!!! More

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Rho, Italy
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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There was no information at all about the possibility of seeing this place. We were lucky to find it open for the last tour which was held by a volunteer, It is an hidden treasure, and the cathedral at the end of the visit is astonishing. More

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Funchal
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011
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Santa Clara Convent is falling to pieces. - It needs YOUR support to visit it and enjoy its jaded beauty whilst you can. - Very helpful novices show you around and the place is delightful. - PLEASE give!!!!!! More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2009
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I visited the Convento de Santa Clara in February 2008, at which time the entrance fee was only EU 2.00. You are taken on a tour of the buildings rather than being allowed to wander around individually. Postcards available but you may need to ask if you don't spot them in the little room where you get your ticket! The... More

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