Frederico de Freitas MuseumNamed for the Madeiran lawyer who amassed the fascinating
collections on display as a hobby, the Frederico de Freitas Museum
in Funchal houses a vast array of decorative Turkish, Moorish and
North African tiles, as well as about 2,000 mugs, trophies and
vases. Besides these highlights the de Freitas collection also
includes Madeiran artefacts, porcelain pieces, religious
sculptures, ancient sacred paintings and Chinese and North African
metal and woodwork. The museum is a treasure trove for antique
lovers. Address: Calçada de Santa Clara, 7 Telephone: 91 220 578 Opening Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 12.30pm, and 2pm to
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