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Culture · Funchal · 22 July 2026

Funchal Proposes Madeiran Pavement as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Municipality of Funchal has submitted a proposal for the Madeiran pavement to be classified as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Funchal Proposes Madeiran Pavement as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Municipality of Funchal has taken a significant step towards preserving the island's cultural identity by proposing the classification of the Madeiran pavement as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

This initiative aims to recognize and protect the unique artisanal technique and the aesthetic and historical value of this distinctive element of the archipelago.

The proposal will now be submitted to the competent bodies for analysis and potential approval, an action supported by various entities and the public.

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