5. A perfect option for a rainy day
Time flies when you start exploring the collection. You can easily spend there a couple of hours… It is a perfect option for bad weather in Madeira. The exhibits aren’t unfortunately described in English, but you can always ask the employees for a small tour.
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Who is Joao Carlos Abreu?
Visiting Universo de Memórias is always a pleasure, but it will be a totally different experience, once you learn who Joao Carlos Abreu is.
João Carlos Nunes Abreu is a very distinguished person, especially for Madeira people. His accomplishments are impossible to list. A businessman, journalist, writer, poet, painter, politician… He got many awards, medals, published a couple of books; including two tourist guides about Madeira in English.
He is most recognized for his great service as a Regional Director of Tourism and 23 years-long (1984-2007) service as a Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture in Madeira. After successfully finishing his 5th mandate, he has dedicated himself to the writing, theatre, travelling and humanitarian causes. Currently, he is the president of the association called CRIAMAR.
I recently wrote about João Carlos Nunes Abreu in my article about the Old Town of Funchal. Be sure to take a look.
What is his relation to the Old Town? It was him who helped revive the Old Town (Zona Velha). That’s why, if you are visiting this neighbourhood, you will see at least 4 memorial boards carrying his name.