Experts' Choice Award Manor Estate of the Crosses Museum (Quinta das Cruzes)
What the experts agree on
This former home of Madeira's founder showcases period furnishings and applied arts in an authentic manor house with manicured gardens and private chapel—a window into colonial-era island life.
“Once the home of city founder Zarco, this quinta is now an Applied Arts museum.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "This museum is the former residence of João Gonçalves Zarco, who discovered Madeira in 1419." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Now a museum, the Quinta das Cruzes is a quintessential old Madeiran manor house complete with gardens and a private chapel" Full review
