• During the second half of the XV century, the sugar industry expanded significantly along the southern coast, making Funchal its most important centre.
  • And Funchal's flavours. You must absolutely drink ”poncha” and taste the famous sweets made from fennel (funcho), which gave its name to the city!
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  • It’s also the busiest part of the island with yellow buses, street cafes and shoppers from outside Funchal packing the streets from morning until sundown.
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  • The following year, the military architect Mateus Fernandes III was sent to Funchal in order to completely modify the defensive system of the city.
  • Funchal is the capital of Madeira and lies on the island’s south coast. ... In fact, Funchal has much of what could be thought of as the essence of Madeira.
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