Lisbon Sights

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

#61 of 581 things to do in Lisbon

#113 of 1207 things to do in Portugal

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  • Address
    • Av de Brasília
  • Phone
    • 213 031 950
  • Price
    • adult/under 12yr/concession €2.50/free/1.50
  • Hours
    • 10am-6pm Tue-Sun Oct-Apr, 10am-7pm May-Sep

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Lonely Planet review for Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Like a caravel frozen in mid-swell, the monolithic Padrão dos Descobrimentos was inaugurated in 1960 on the 500th anniversary of Henry the Navigator’s death. The 52m-high limestone giant is chock-full of Portuguese bigwigs. At the prow is Henry, while behind him are explorers Vasco da Gama, Diogo Cão, Fernão de Magalhães and 29 other greats. The exhibition hails the triumphs of Portuguese explorers. Take the lift or puff up 267 steps to the top for 360-degree views over the river. The mosaic in front of the monument charts the routes of Portuguese mariners.

 

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