Fort of Pico (Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico)
One of the most impressive fortresses on the island, built to protect Madeira from pirates. Construction was started around 1601 and lasted until 1640. Impressive is the enormous water tank cut in the cliff.
Cathedral of Funchal
One of the oldest structures in Madeira, built in Gothic style in the 1490ies – 1518.
Santa María del Agua de Landa
The last of the five gorgeous Franciscan missions in Sierra Gorda, built in 1760 – 1768. Church has elaborate, sumptuous façade that has been made by very skilled artisans.
San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco
The best preserved of the five Franciscan missions in Sierra Gorda, built in 1744 – 1762. Church has a sumptuous façade influenced by the Baroque style and at the same time representing the indigenous art.
Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol
The most elaborate of the five gorgeous Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda, built in 1760 – 1766. The ornate façade of the church symbolises the mercy.
Santiago Mission in Jalpan
The first completed Franciscan mission in Sierra Gorda, built in 1751 – 1758. The gorgeous church has opulent façade that includes the elements of Baroque and local architecture and art.
Las Pozas (Xilitla)
Unique park in surrealist style, created by Edward James in the early 1940ies – 1980ies. Park basically is very picturesque rainforest with numerous waterfalls and surrealist sculptures.
UNAM Biblioteca Central
Large university library. Outside of the building is covered with the largest murals in the world, created by Juan O’Gorman from tiles in 1956.
Torre Latinoamericana
140 m (204 m with antenna) high skyscraper with 44 floors, built in 1948 – 1956. First skyscraper in the world built in highly seismically active land.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
One of the most influential works in contemporary architecture, three story concrete house built in 1948.