Monument to Autonomy (Monumento à Autonomia), Funchal
This urban landscape centers on the Monument to Autonomy (Monumento à Autonomia), a bronze sculpture by Ricardo Velosa located in the Rotunda da Autonomia in Funchal, Madeira. The image captures the region's administrative heart, flanked by the Electricidade da Madeira headquarters and the flags of Portugal and the European Union, set against the densely populated, mist-shrouded slopes of the Monte hills. The overcast weather and low clouds over the mountains are characteristic of the island's dramatic microclimates in late winter.
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architecture cityscape travel Madeira Portugal Funchal urban landscape Ricardo Velosa Monumento à Autonomia Rotunda da Autonomia
architecture cityscape travel Madeira Portugal Funchal urban landscape Ricardo Velosa Monumento à Autonomia Rotunda da Autonomia
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 18, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/4.0 |
| Focal Length: | 18.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/3000s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Flash: | No |