The Monument To The Discoveries (Padrão Descobrimento)

The monument, called more often "Monument of Discovery" or "Monument to Navigators (Monumento aos Navegantes on the map)" was erected on The Belem embankment on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of the mastermind of Portuguese geographical discoveries-Infante Enrique the Navigator.

Perpetuate the memory of the Portuguese discoverers was conceived back in 1940, the model of the monument was shown at the world's fair in Lisbon.

The monument is constructed of reinforced concrete and faced with limestone, its height is 54 meters, the width of the base is 20 meters. The project was developed by Cottinelli Telmo, the limestone figures are made by the sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida. It was opened on August 9, 1960.

The monument depicts a stylized Caravel with a figure of Enrique the Navigator on its bow, and 32 figures of outstanding people of the era are placed on its sides.

Внутри монумента имеется аудитория, видеозал, выставочные залы и лифт, на вершине сооружения имеется смотровая площадка, куда можно подняться на лифте.

На площади перед монументом выложены из гранита роза ветров и карта мира с траекториями и датировкой португальских морских экспедиций.

От монумента открываются виды на реку Тежу и Мост имени 25 апреля.

За мостом, на левом берегу, раскинул руки Христос-царь.

Right on the promenade you can walk to the Torre de belém tower.

And for Park Empire with a large fountain lies the monastery of Jerónimos.

On the square you can see a classic Citroen van of the 50s, where you can rent electric scooters " Segway"