Legend has it that this chapel was commissioned in 1781 by someone who escaped an attempt on their life at this site and showed their gratitude by dedicating a chapel to the poor souls in purgatory.
On the tiles you can read – Alminhas – PNAM (Padre Nosso Avé Maria) [Poor Souls - Our Father Hail Mary], which are common Catholic prayers.
Inside the chapel, which is claimed to be the smallest chapel in the world, there is only a polychrome carved altarpiece representing the souls in purgatory.
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Funchal, the capital of the Madeira archipelago, was declared a city in the 1500s, and became an important point between the old and new worlds. The laid-back city owes much of its historical prominence to the white gold, the Madeiran sugar. Today Funchal is known for its appealing temperatures, wine and crafts. Top spots to visit include the open Worker's Market, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the Sacred Art Museum. Friendly locals, walkable streets and cheap taxis make the city easy to get around. SEE ON TRIPADVISOR |
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Travessa das Capuchinhas (less than 100 metres from the Convent of Santa Clara) 
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