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Monument to the Discoveries
Monument4.6 · 65 0374.2 · 11 535≈ 45 minEntry: ~10 €6.2 km from the center
Standing on the Belém riverfront where Portuguese caravels once sailed for India and the Americas, this 52-metre limestone monument commemorates the 500th anniversary of Henry the Navigator's death. Styled as the prow of a caravel, it features Henry leading 32 figures of the Age of Discovery, including Vasco da Gama and Magellan. In front lies a massive marble wind rose pavement map, while the rooftop offers panoramic views.
Highlights
- 52-metre monument shaped like the prow of a caravel
- 33 historical figures from the Age of Discovery
- Vast marble wind rose mosaic pavement map
- Rooftop observation deck overlooking the Tagus River
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 19:00 |
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