The monument to the discoveries overlooks the River Tejo in Lisbon.

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The Padrao dos Descobrimentos is a massive carved stone landmark overlooking the River Tejo in Lisbon. Build to celebrate Portugals long and illustrious history as a seafaring nation whose maritime explorers discovered many new parts of the globe.

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Size: 3672px × 2439px
Location: Lisbon Portugal
Photo credit: © David ELLIOTT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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