My city presentation

1. M A D E I R
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F U N C H A L
I Z A B E L L A
S Z E W C Z Y K
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2. S I T U A T E D I N A B A Y
B A T H E D B Y T H E
A T L A N T I C O C E A N ,
O N T H E S O U T H
C O A S T O F T H E
I S L A N D O F
M A D E I R A , F U N C H A L
I S T H E C A P I T A L O F
M A D E I R A .
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3. Island of eternal springtime
It is always a good idea to visit
Funchal. Why? Because it is is
the capital of Madeira and
Madeira is Nicknamed ‘The Land
of Eternal Spring’ for its
subtropical climate, compact
Madeira island (one of four in an
archipelago), lies off the west
coast of North Africa in the
Atlantic Ocean, and is blessed
with beautiful weather, making it a
tempting travel destination all year
round.
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4. municipality/
population
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According to the 2011 census,
the municipality of Funchal
has 111,892 inhabitants
spread over 10
parishes: Imaculado Coração
de Maria, Monte, Santa Luzia,
Santa Maria Maior, Santo
António, São Gonçalo, São
Martinho, Sâo Pedro, São
Roque and Sé.
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5. • This town that dates back some 600 years,
since 21st August 1508, owes its name to a
sweet-smelling wild herb, the “Foeniculum
Vulgare” traditionally known as fennel [funcho],
which existed in abundance at the time of its
settlement.
Funchal is the largest tourist, cultural and
commercial center of the archipelago of
Madeira. This city offers a wide range of
leisure activities, from visits to museums,
monuments, and other landmarks, to walks in
its beautiful gardens, walks along the Marina of
Funchal, shopping, and going out at night to
bars and nightclubs.
In the form of an amphitheater, the Municipality
of Funchal stretches along a hillside that goes
from sea level to the Pico de Areeiro, at 1
818m altitude.
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6. What language is
spoken in
Funchal?
• Portuguese is the official
language in Madeira. It is worth
picking up a few key phrases if
you want to be polite, such as
'please', 'thank you,' etcetera,
although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas. People
who have visited the Portuguese
mainland and its capital Funchal
may notice a thicker accent in
Madeira.
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7. Famous people
• Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos
Aveiro was born in Funchal on the
5th of February, 1985, having
begun his career in the youth
league teams at Andorinha de
Santo António football club. He is
the Captain of the Portuguese
football team and in April 2012 was
considered the most valuable
football player in the world.
• He even have his own statue in the
middle of Funchal.
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8. Christiano Ronaldo
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9. Legends
It is said that in the late fifteenth century about 1 kilometer
above the Nossa Senhora do Monte church, in Terreiro da Luta,
a shepherd girl was playing during the afternoon with a girl. The
shepherd girl shared her meal with this young girl. The
shepherd girl was so pleased with this encounter that she
shared with her family what happened but they did not believe
her story, because it was unlikely that a girl would appear in
that deserted wood so far away from the village. On the
afternoon of the next day, the girl came back to play with the
shepherdess and give her a packed meal, and the shepherdess
told the family again.
The next day, at the time indicated by the shepherdess, her
father was hidden to observe the scene. It was when he saw on
a stone a small image of Holy Mary and in front of it the
innocent shepherdess who rushed to tell him that that image
was the girl who spoke to her.
The father, baffled, dared not touch the image and announced
the fact to the authority that ordered to place the image in the
Incarnação chapel, near the present Nossa Senhora do Monte
church. This name was given since then to that venerable
image.
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10. W H A T I S R E A L L Y
W O R T H S E E I N G
I N F U N C H A L ?
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11. Museums in Funchal
List of the most popular museums in Funchal
Funchal has many
Museums, such as
the:-
Casa-Museu
Frederico de Freitas
Núcleo Museológico
da Cidade do
Açúcar
Museu Barbeito Museu CR7
Museu de
Electricidade
(Museum of
Electricity)
Museu de Arte
Contemporânea do
Funchal
Sacred Art Museum
of Funchall
Museu de Fotografia
– Vicentes
Museu do Forte de
S. Tiago
Museu do Vinho da
Madeira
Museu Henrique e
Francisco Franco
Museu de História
Natural do Funchal
Museu Quinta das
Cruzes
Museu Sala de
Troféus do Clube
Sport Marítimo
Núcleo Museológico
do IVBAM
Núcleo Museológico
do Museu Militar
Palácio São
Lourenço
Núcleo Museológico
Mary Jane Wilson
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12. Museu CR7
• The Museu CR7 is a museum that is dedicated
to Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's
trophies. It is located in Ronaldo's birth
place Funchal, Madeira.
• Above the museum is a hotel built in a
partnership between Ronaldo and Pestana
Group. The floor of the current museum, similar
to the previous one, is in a Portuguese
pavement style and decorated with the logo of
the museum. The museum is an official sponsor
of the local football team União da Madeira.
• In front of the museum, there is a bronze statue
of Cristiano Ronaldo, made by the Madeiran
sculptor Ricardo Velosa.
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13. Street art
• Since 2011, the project "ArT of opEN
doors project in Rua de Santa Maria"
has been implemented in Funchal. The
aims of the project is to "open" the city
to artistic and cultural events. The
project was born by the hand of many
artists who were coordinated with the
city council and decided to take it out on
the streets of the Old Town, particularly
in the Rua de Santa Maria.The doors of
houses, abandoned shops, deteriorated
areas received a new life, in order to
sensitize people, towards the art and
culture that fills these spaces.
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14. Best monuments
in Funchal
• Imperatriz Sissi. Monuments & Statues.
• Estatua Joao Goncalves Zarco. Monuments & Statues.
• Jozef Pilsudski Monument. Monuments & Statues.
• Anjo da Praca da Assicom. Monuments & Statues.
• Infante Dom Henrique. Monuments & Statues.
• Baden Powell Bust. Monuments & Statues.
• Estatua Cristiano Ronaldo. ...
• Monumento ao Emigrante Madeirense.
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15. Events
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Nossa Senhora do Monte Festival.
Market Night.
Flower Festival.
Carnival.
Book Fair.
Planet Night Run.
Regional Arts Week.

16. Carnival in Funchal
Madeira Carnival festivities offer a
variety of activities you can choose
from, with the option to enjoy them
as a simple spectator or as an
active participant, an event to be
held from February 23rd to March
6th.
In Madeira, the Carnival season is
experienced in a constant festive
atmosphere, both with official
initiatives and those of a more
spontaneous character, deep-
rooted in Madeiran tradition, with
joy and cheerfulness prevailing in
the streets, establishments and
private homes.
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Let’s take a
look..

17. Carnival in
Funchal.
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18. W H A T T O
D R I N K
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F U N C H A
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19. What alcoholic
beverage is
Funchal best
known for?
Poncha is a traditional alcoholic
drink from the island of Madeira,
made with aguardiente de cana,
honey, sugar, and either orange
juice or lemon juice. Some
varieties include other fruit
juices.
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20. Madeira
Wine
This is a fortified wine made in
Madeira. It is produced in a variety of
styles from dry to medium-dry, to
sweet wines. It can be consumed
with dessert or on its own as an
aperitif. As a curiosity, the
Declaration of Independence of the
USA was signed on the 4th July of
1776 and the Madeira wine was the
toasting beverage of choice. We’re
very proud of our wine and you can
visit some of the most popular
cellars in Funchal such as
D’Oliveiras or Blandy’s Lodge.
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21. W H A T
T O E A T
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F U N C H A
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22. Here are 6 of the best typical dishes, not
to be missed on your visit to Madeira:
1. Tomato and Onion Soup. This hot
soup offers vigorous and comforting
flavors.
2.Tuna steak with fried maize.
3.Black Scabbard fish fillet with Banana.
4.“Espetada” and “Bolo do caco”
5.Wine and Garlic Pork.
6.Passion Fruit Pudding.
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Tomato and Onion Soup
This hot soup offers vigorous and comforting flavors. It is made with
chopped onions and garlic, fresh tomatoes, oregano, and olive oil. In
the center of the dish, rests a poached egg; an invitation to dip a
slice of toasted bread.
Tuna steak with fried maize
Tuna fish is a valuable resource in the fishing industry of Madeira. In
this dish, the tuna is cut into steaks, seasoned with salt, and
marinated in a sauce called “molho de vilão”. This sauce is made
with vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and pepper. The cornflour is
cooked in a pan, cooled in a soup plate, and then cut into small
cubes. These are fried and served as a side dish, frequently found in
the local restaurants.

24. H O W T O G E T
F R O M
D Ą B R O W A
G Ó R N I C Z A T O
F U N C H A L ?
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To get from Dąbrowa Górnicza to Funchal,
you need to plan a long journey. We will start
it with transport to the airport in Pyrzowice.
We can, of course, go there directly by car or
use public transport. To do this, go to the
Dąbrowa Górnicza Centrum stop, and then
take the M2 bus to the center of Katowice,
from the same stop; the AP bus line leaves
under the shopping mall, which will take us
directly to the airport in Pyrzowice. There in
Madeira airport are buses from the airport
that will take you directly to the center of
Funchal.

25. Important websides…
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- Forecast - - Online City Map - -
TripAdvisor -

26. Some questions about the
presentation..
 What is Funchal known for?
 What is special about the island of Madeira?
 What is the best food in Funchal?
 What drink is Funchal known for?
 Who is famous from Funchal?
 Who founded the Island of Madeira?
 What language is spoken in Funchal?
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27. S O U R C E S
information:
• https://www.getyourguide.pl
• https://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-
gb/madeira/localities/funchal/madeira/localidades/fun
chal
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funchal
• https://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-
gb/madeira/legends/legend-of-nossa-senhora-do-
monte
• https://frommadeiratomars.com/drinks-in-madeira-
top-10-drinks-to-try/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_wine
• https://frommadeiratomars.com/drinks-in-madeira-
top-10-drinks-to-try/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_wine
• https://www.madeiraallyear.com/en/6-typical-
madeiran-food-dishes/
photos:
• https://www.getyourguide.pl/
• https://www.ocean-retreat.com/eat-drink/bife-de-atum-a-madeirense-
or-madeira-tuna-steak/
• https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g189167-
d9849217-i267708929
• http://vamoscomerbolo.blogspot.com/2016/01/vamos-beber-
poncha.html
• https://madeira.guide/events-in-madeira/
• https://www.vilabaleira.com/pl/o-que-visitar-no-funchal-nas-suas-ferias/
• https://www.vilabaleira.com/pl/top-5-atividades-a-realizar-na-cidade-
do-funchal-no-verao-2021/
• https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/cristiano-ronaldo
• https://www.tripadvisor.ie
• https://www.nina-travels.com/food-in-madeira-what-to-eat-and-drink/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museu_CR7#/
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28. H O P E Y O U
E N J O Y E D M Y
P R E S E N T A T I O
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