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Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960, this is a dramatic work of art in stone that commemorates Portugal's many famous explorers and adventurers.
Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia | Belem, Lisbon 1400-038, Portugal
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Reviewed today via mobile

It is basically huge stone on the another side of the road is best thing i tryed in Lisbon those famous cookies, nice thing to see. Absolutely recommended

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Spilmaher
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

It’s a beautiful statute with a great story. The waiting time is acceptable and in comparison with the tower really good. The view from the top is excellent.

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Dennisvdo
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

The monument from outside looks great but with only 6 euros you can go to the top and the views from up there are impressive!!!

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank adrianolovinglife
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

It looks stunningly good! Its impressive how much detail was put into this art piece! Definitely worth a visit!

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank pluzio
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

This is one of the required visits when you’re in Lisbon. It is interesting but it is only about 40 or 50 years old and it is dedicated to the explorers of the Portuguese who deserve all the recognition they should have as they were...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank stevenhR5369AB
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Awestruck by the beauty and size of this wonderful structure. It’s majestic presence signifies the battle and struggles Portugal sought for freedom as a country. Not to be missed!

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank RJB1215
Reviewed 2 days ago

If you're at all interested in the history of Portugal, especially its long history of sailing to lands unknown, this is well worth a visit. It's beautifully carved and set against the spectacular backdrop of the Tagus River, which is very fitting given that that...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

This great monument recognizes the efforts of Henry the Navigator and other Portuguese mariners. A wonderful piece of art in the form of a ships bow and statues of the key players.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank TBT334
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

It’s easy to forget how brave the people were who sailed into the unknown to discover new places and people. This is a great monument to them in a beautiful spot on the river a short walk from Belém Tower. Great for photos and great...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank w0rkingt0travel
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

There was a long queue to go inside and up top so we just wandered around the outside looking at the carvings. There is a large map of the world on the forecourt that showed the breadth of Portuguese exploration. Unfortunately our little corner of...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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nic0lex1
24 January 2018|
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Response from tremveracruz | Reviewed this property |
Yes, there is a padlock structure, not a bridge, near the monument.
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Nats123a
1 June 2017|
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Response from Ulysses336 | Reviewed this property |
I really didn't count the steps but I think there are no more than 50 and not steep to climb ; after all,it is a relatively new monument with normal steps,nothing to fear !
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sophistihippie
18 August 2016|
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Response from ranishi | Reviewed this property |
In mid June, the scaffolding was just going up.
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