Monument to the Discoveries
Guide
Photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 15–30 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A tall white monument shaped like the prow of a ship, lined with stone figures of explorers, kings and monks, with a huge marble map of the world laid in the pavement in front.
A brief history
It was first put up in wood for a 1940 exhibition and rebuilt in concrete and stone in 1960, five hundred years after the death of Henry the Navigator.
Tips
- Best time
- Late afternoon light
- Cost
- Free from outside; about €10 for the top terrace (check)
- Allow
- 15–30 min
- Free days
- Always free from outside
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
