Belvedere Du Terreiro Da Luta
Portugal
Designed by architect Emanuel Ribeiro, the monument was erected as a fulfilment of a promise made by the people of Madeira during the German submarine attacks on Funchal in 1917. Carved from marble, this statue in honour of Nossa Senhora do Monte forms a cherished part of the island’s cultural and emotional heritage.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Belvedere du Terreiro da Luta (Teh-ray-roo dah Loo-tah), the highest viewpoint in the historic Monte area of Madeira. As we stand at this elevated position, over five hundred meters above the sea, you are presented…
Listen in the app2The Monument to Our Lady of Peace
Dominating the site is the imposing monument of Nossa Senhora da Paz (Noh-sah Sen-yoh-rah dah Pahzh), Our Lady of Peace. This massive marble statue, which stands nearly five meters tall on a high pedestal, has a fascinating and…
Listen in the app3Remnants of the Monte Railway — The Caminho de Ferro
Terreiro da Luta was once the terminus of a remarkable piece of engineering: the Monte Railway, or Caminho de Ferro do Monte. Operating from eighteen-ninety-three to nineteen-forty-three, this rack railway was the primary way for…
Listen in the app4Botanical Splendor — Eucalyptus and Native Flora
The vegetation at Terreiro da Luta is a fascinating study in the ecological history of Madeira. While the lower slopes are dominated by tropical gardens and residential villas, this higher altitude is characterized by a mix of…
Listen in the app5The Panorama — Funchal and the Atlantic
The primary reason for visiting Terreiro da Luta is, of course, the extraordinary view. From this vantage point, the sheer verticality of Madeira’s geography is laid bare. …
Listen in the app6The Sanctuary Atmosphere and Peace Fountain
Beyond the monumental statue, the entire area of Terreiro da Luta functions as a sanctuary. There is a small chapel nearby and a 'Fonte da Paz' or Peace Fountain, which reinforces the spiritual theme of the site. …
Listen in the app7The Descent — Sledges and Traditional Paths
As we begin to conclude our visit, we must mention the traditional way many visitors leave this mountain: the 'Carreiros do Monte' (Kah-ray-roos doo Mon-teh). While the sledges traditionally start a bit further down near the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our exploration of the Belvedere du Terreiro da Luta, take a final look at the panoramic vista and the monumental figure of Our Lady of Peace. We have journeyed through the spiritual and historical heights of…
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What is Belvedere Du Terreiro Da Luta?
Belvedere Du Terreiro Da Luta is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.6689, -16.9041 |
| Last updated |
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