Town Hall of Funchal by artaddict2

Photography • Architecture • posted on Oct 05, 2007

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The Town Hall of Funchal.(Right of Picture) Built in 1758 and remodelled in 1940 under projects of the Architects Raul Lino and Carlos Ramos, belonged to the ancient family Abuquerque Carvalhal Esmeraldo. The building has a square plan and a small interior gardened courtyard. The basalt stone doorway with the coat-of-arms of Funchal on the top is in the centre of the main facade. The southern facade has a three-floor tower facing the sea, and the one that faces the mountains(north facade)has a1944 bass-relief of Santiago Menor, patron saint of Funchal, by the sculptor, Antonio Duarte. The fountain in the interior courtyard, dates from 1880, and came from the old Fish Market. The interior walls are lined with revivalists blue and white glassed tiles, from Battistini Maria de Portugal Factory. The Town Hall has an important spoil from 500 years of existance. Portraits of the Kings of Portugal from 18th 19th and 20th centuries, paintings and lithography of the city, from the same period of time are displayed in the Noble Sallon and the Mayors Offices. Thanks for all the latest comments, I wish you all well. Alan.

Comments (18)

amorales

1:49PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

I like the POV on this. I accentuates the perspective lines towards the vanishing point.

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JeffG7BRJ

2:21PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

An unusual but striking pov Alan, I like the plaza leading to the Town Hall. Very informative dialogue, allways an assett in my book. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!! +5+

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RobyHermida

2:27PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

Great capture.

MrsLubner

3:26PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

geometrically devine. Clear and well composed from a great pov.

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MUSEWORX

3:38PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

Beautyfull architecture! great photo!

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rainbows

4:46PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

A superb low pov on this shot Alan. It is splendid in every way. I feel like we are on the trip with you. Thank you for intesting information too. Hugs. Diane.

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SSoffia

4:52PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

EXCELLENT CAPTURE & FANTASTIC TEXTURES & COLORS & COMPOSITION !!!!!

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Georges_H_Hoens

6:29PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

Excellent shot and history about that wonderful place of Funchal!

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Richardphotos

6:50PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

I love the architecture and the unique cobble stone plaza.exceptional capture

frankie96

9:36PM | Fri, 05 October 2007

The stonework in the plaza is really unique..a great geometric design..and some interesting history..thanks for sharing...

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lizzibell

12:03AM | Sat, 06 October 2007

nice capture...

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sirgugu

8:59AM | Sat, 06 October 2007

In places like this it's better to wait till morning when everyone is sleeping. People just ruin the architecture like noise.

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Mousson

11:06AM | Sat, 06 October 2007

Wonderful shot! The low perspective make a special composition!

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Ionel

11:57AM | Sat, 06 October 2007

Very beautiful and interesting capture!!!

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DocMikeB

7:31AM | Wed, 10 October 2007

Very beautiful architecture and wonderful photo... 5+++++!

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pixeltek

1:46AM | Sun, 14 October 2007

That's an amazing effect and you've squeezed out the most of it. I think only an aerial shot could do better. Great job, and very interesting to see this.

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