mountain slopes, the parish of Curral das Freiras is located 29 kilometres from the municipal seat of Câmara de Lobos. Most of the buildings in the parish overlook the main valley, with the steep hillsides encircling the parish used for the cultivation of cherries and grapes used in the production of Madeira wine. Architecture Although rich in architectural heritage, the national architectural registry in Portugal is currently reviewing the status of the following as a national monument: Thermoelectric Centre of Curral das Freiras (), designed by architect Raul Chorão Ramalho, the industrial structure was projected in 1964. Culture The parish's patron seat is Nossa Senhora do Livramento (), and annually the parish celebrates a festival in Her honor on the last Sunday of August. References Notes Parishes of Câmara de Lobos