A gun in the city. But does not make any puummm... neither put afraid in anyone. Today, their role is merely ornamental, after many, many years ago, have a deterrent against pirates and looters. Stay at the Palácio de S. Lourenço, located in the historic city center and is characterized as a monumental set originally with the dual role of fortress and palace, and considered the best and most impressive example of military and civil architecture of the island of Madeira.

Today it is used as the official residence of the representative of the Portuguese Republic on the island and as headquarters of the Army.