Jardim de Santa Luzia

Funchal


Created from an old sugar works – hence the huge chimney in the middle and old bits of machinery scattered around the place – this undervisited city-centre oasis has heaps of exotic plant life, its own levada, a great playground and a cafe. It also hosts an occasional Sunday flea market.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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4. Convento de Santa Clara

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5. Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas

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6. Pereira D'Oliveira

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7. Museu de História Natural

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