{"id":60090,"date":"2022-12-14T07:11:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T07:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discoverportugal2day.com\/?p=60090"},"modified":"2023-10-17T21:24:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:24:13","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-statue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discoverportugal2day.com\/en\/cristiano-ronaldo-statue\/","title":{"rendered":"Cristiano Ronaldo statue, Madeira"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Cristiano Ronaldo Statue honours the famous player, born in Madeira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious to know more about Madeira island? SeeThings To Do Madeira<\/a>.! Also, read Funchal Madeira Things To Do<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind tribute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2014, Madeiran sculptor Ricardo Veloza revealed the bronze statue (3.4 meters high).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cristiano was then 29 years old and visibly moved.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The statue received international press attention, as Ricardo Veloza highlighted the player\u2019s virility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This did not go unnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Time<\/a>, the sculpture made \u201can impression\u201d. Metro<\/a> mentioned a \u201cbump\u201d, and Mashable<\/a> reported the shorts were \u201cnot big enough\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most fans joke about it, taking pictures next to the hands and groin. Those areas are more polished\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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CR7 Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next to the statue, the CR7 Museum features a vast collection of items related to Ronaldo’s career, including trophies, medals, boots and uniforms.

The museum also offers interactive experiences that allow visitors to feel they are next to Ronaldo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The CR7 Museum opened in 2013, managed by Cristiano Ronaldo and his brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourists and football fans both like to go there. It has got excellent reviews. It gives a unique look at Ronaldo\u2019s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the museum itself, the complex also includes a souvenir shop and caf\u00e9, offering visitors the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise related to Ronaldo and his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pestana CR7 Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pestana CR7 is a partnership between the Pestana hotel group and the famous Portuguese soccer player. Opened in 2016, offers guests\u2019 elegant rooms and first-class services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a pool outside, a spa, a gym, a bar, and a restaurant that serves delicious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Besides the amenities, the Pestana CR7 gives us access to the CR7 Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do near the Statue, Funchal:<\/h2>\n\n\n
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It is next to the port of Funchal and its imposing cruise ships. From here, the Lobo Marinho ferry departs for Porto Santo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to it, the 17th-century Ilh\u00e9u Fortress now houses the Design Center Nini Andrade Silva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just a few minutes away is the Funchal Marina. A few appealing dining options and terraces to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the square, the imposing Pestana Casino Park Hotel<\/a> & Casino emerges, and the glorious Santa Catarina Park (free access).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The historic heart of Funchal is a 5-minute walk away, where you can enjoy a Madeira wine at Blandy\u2019s Wine Lodge or visit the Cathedral built by Dom Manuel I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location of the Cristiano Ronaldo Statue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In front of the CR7 Museum, next to the Hotel Pestana CR7 Funchal<\/a>, in the square that bears his name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Pra\u00e7a CR7, 9004-518<\/p>\n\n\n\n