Monument to the Discoveries, Lisbon

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Built on the north bank of the Tagus River in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. The monument design represents a three-sailed ship ready to depart, with sculptures of important historical figures such as King Manuel I carrying an armillary sphere and notable Portugese explorers.

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Size: 4742px × 3161px
Location: lisbon
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License: Royalty Free
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