Monument to the Discoveries
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The Monument to the Discoveries, popularly known as Padrão dos Descobrimentos, is a monument built in 1960, on the banks of the Tagus River, in Belém, Lisbon, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator.
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•January 15, 2025
The Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon pays homage to Portuguese navigators. It represents the Age of Discovery, with statues of historical figures such as Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama. It is shaped like a caravel, symbolizing sea voyages.
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