Carmes Square

The Carmo square, in Funchal

The Carmo square is a pleasant square of the centre of Funchal, neighbour of the Carmo church. The Funchal audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this peaceful place, a witness of the religious heritage and the neighbourhood life of the city.

A square of tranquil charm

The Carmo square, in the centre of Funchal, owes its name to the church and the former convent of Carmo, which line it. More peaceful than the great lively squares of the city, it keeps a tranquil charm, surrounded by old buildings and trees. A place of passage and breathing, it testifies to the religious heritage of Funchal and to the diversity of its squares, where history, neighbourhood life and Madeiran gentleness of living mingle.

What to see

Here you enjoy the tranquil charm of the square, lined with the Carmo church, old buildings and trees, in the centre of Funchal. The Carmo square testifies to the religious heritage and the neighbourhood life of the city. It is a peaceful stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Carmo square lies in the heart of the centre of Funchal, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the Carmo church, a place of worship, follows its own hours and is visited with respect. You discover it during a walk in the centre.

Where does the name of the Carmo square come from?

From the church and the former convent of Carmo that line it; it is a peaceful square of tranquil charm, in the centre of Funchal.

Where is the Carmo square?

In the heart of the centre of Funchal, in Madeira.