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João Gonçalves Zarco statue

Av. Zarco 9000, São Martinho, 9000-059 Funchal, Portugal

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João Gonçalves Zarco Statue: A Historical Landmark The João Gonçalves Zarco Statue in Funchal is a beautiful tribute to an important figure in Portuguese history. Designed by Francisco Franco, with a pedestal by Silva of Cristino, it features allegorical elements like Settlement, Conquest, Wisdom, and Evangelization, reflecting the spirit of the Discoveries. Unveiled in 1934 at the intersection of Avenidas Zarco and Arriaga, the statue is conveniently located in the pedestrian zone. Its artistic significance is further highlighted by winning a gold medal at the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville. For my taste not enough explanation.

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He was a Portuguese explorer who founded settlements and recognized the Madeira Islands. In his service, Zarco commanded caravels at an early age. He founded the town of Câmara de Lobos. As hereditary leader (Capitania), he was granted half of the island of Madeira (Capitania Funchal, as he was its first Captain Major). All the information described is from the internet. I still find it interesting and worth publishing.

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Mais bonita e significativa do que a estátua, é a Av. Zarco, cheia de árvores, muito verde e sombreada. Subindo da Av. do Mar, pela Zarco, chega-se até a estátua. Zarco foi um navegador português e cavaleiro fidalgo da Casa do Infante D. Henrique. Comandante de barcas, escolhido pelo Infante para organizar o povoamento e administrar por si a Ilha da Madeira, na parte do Funchal, a partir de cerca de 1425.

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João Gonçalves Zarco Statue: A Historical Landmark

The João Gonçalves Zarco Statue in Funchal is a beautiful tribute to an important figure in Portuguese history. Designed by Francisco Franco, with a pedestal by Silva of Cristino, it features allegorical elements like Settlement, Conquest, Wisdom, and Evangelization, reflecting the spirit of the Discoveries. Unveiled in 1934 at the intersection of Avenidas Zarco and Arriaga, the statue is conveniently located in the pedestrian zone. Its artistic significance is further highlighted by winning a gold medal at the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville. For my taste not enough...

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The towering statue of Joao Concalves Zarco is located on Avenida Arriaga, just across from the Bank of Portugal building, on the corner of Avenida Zarco . Designed by Francisco Franco and Cristino Da Silva , built in 1934 . So , while strolling the Arriaga and the neighboring historic quarter, you may enjoy this impressive monument to an important personality in the history...

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