Old Fort guarding Funchal

Fortaleza do Pico.

Built in the 17th century as a surveillance point, the building has been Portuguese navy property for the last seven decades. Undervisited, it now has a cafe and an exhibition but also serves as a tranquil, if sometimes windy, picnic venue.

LotharW, Istvan Farkas, Rosalyn Hilborne, and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful natural framing Peter.

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you so much Jaap,

That must have been one of the quickest visits ever, I had not finished mapping it.

I am glad you like the picture. As to the fort itself, i will try to get more information, but as I did not go inside, it may be sketchy!

Best Wishes and a good week ahead.

Peter

6 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Was just checking the new uploads and your picture was number ONE.

6 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

It looks massive and impressive. I'm sure it has done a good job protecting Funchal:-)

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you Gudrun,

I am really pleased that you like the picture. This fort is quite prominent from all over Funchal. I suppose thinking back to the days gone by, when pirates roamed the seas, such a strong defence was a good idea!!

Best Wishes and a good week ahead!
Peter

6 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Lovely shot Peter. Have a great week....

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Hi June

Thank you so much.

Best Wishes, and a good week ahead.

Peter

6 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

My dear Peter,

It is a wonderful point of view. It really looks gorgeous and impressive! ( I got the post card a few hours ago Thank you)

Love Füsun
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6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

My Dear Füsun,

Thank you so much for your visit to Funchal. I am so pleased that you like the view.
As you can see, there was plenty of blue sky, and sunshine. It was a nice experience to visit there!

Love Peter
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6 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Looks great from this point ! An impressive building and an impressive picture ! Wish you a very nice evening, Peter !

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you so much Ulrich,

I didn't go inside the building, but did try to make a creative picture! Glad you like it!!

Best Wishes and a good week ahead
Peter

6 years ago.

Ste

An impressive looking Fort here Peter above the more modern looking homes of Funchal .. again all liked by me

Best wishes .... Steve

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to Ste

Thank you so much Steve,

I am pleased that you like it. The whole of Funchal is built on a very steep hillside. The newer houses are squeezed in wherever an architect is clever enough to make a design which fits the contours of the land!

Best Wishes
peter

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Hi Peter,

I love pictures framed by trees! This looks beautiful with the blue sky and the 17th century fortifications! So it has a cafe.....I'm on my way. LoL!

Best wishes, Rosa.

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Hi Rosa ,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I am pleased you found it interesting. Unfortunately, I didn't sample the delights of the cafe.
But I have come back from my weekend away with lots of pictures framed by trees!!! Watch this space!

Best Wishes, and a Good Week ahead,
Peter
PS,Sorry for late response, I have been away.....

6 years ago.

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