One of the main faces of the Templars of today Christopher Macklin has no doubts the authenticity of the nail that is believed has been used during the crucifixion of Christ, discovered on the Isle of Pontinha, in a box along with three swords and three skeletons, one with the inscription of the Cross of [...]

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It was on this atoll that the discoverers, in 1419, took refuge before stepping onto its neighboring island – the Island of Madeira.
In 1903, the island was sold to citizen Great Britain, and Portugal lost his control and sovereignty over the island support in the Royal Charter.
In 1996, the Portuguese authorities showed their interest [...]

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VIEWPOINT and ANCIENT FORT of ST. JOSÉ
VISITORS WELCOME (at own risk)
Inside this natural rock formation are several rooms of the ancient Fort of St. Jose which helped guard Funchal Harbour for at least two centuries.
The fort was built on a small island, but much of it was destroyed in the 19th century when the harbour [...]

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