aerial view of giant mosaic of a world map and compass at the discoveries monument, Lisbon, Portugal mappa mundi

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The pavement in front of the monument is decorated with a mosaic that was offered by the South African government in 1960, representing a compass with the map of the world charting the routes taken by the Portuguese explorers.

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Size: 4272px × 2848px
Location: Lisbon Portugal
Photo credit: © Hugh Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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