Cruzeiro Pico dos Barcelos - Funchal, Portugal
Posted by: manchanegra
N 32° 39.530 W 016° 56.368
28S E 318114 N 3615127
Cross located in the Pico dos Barcelos in Funchal, Madeira Island.
Waymark Code: WM39FV
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/01/2008
Views: 14
Pico dos Barcelos is a fantastic lookout point located north of Funchal.
Here you can apreciate the view all over the Funchal Bay.
The cross itself is very simple, made with the typical rock from the island and with the inscription "Laudetor Jesus Christus" in the pedestal. On top it has the Portuguese Coat of Arms.
We didn´t find any more information about it.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross: As described above
Describe the location: The Cross is located in a belvedere and lookout point in Funchal called Pico dos Barcelos wich has a wonderfull view over the city.
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
Year of manufacture: Not listed
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