Portugal, Lisbon: Detail of the Discoveries Monument with cloudy sky

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The Discoveries Monument at Tagus riverside in Lisbon´s township Belém was buillt in 1960 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of death of Prince Henry the Navigator. He was the initiator of the sea expansion and following colonial Empire of Portugal.

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Size: 6016px × 4016px
Location: Discoveries Monument, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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