A mariner’s compass that shows Portugal’s maritime expeditions during its golden Age of Discovery.
Monument to the Overseas Combatants – Lisbon
December 4, 2009 by 1 Comment
An eye-catching monument on Lisbon’s waterfront commemorating all the people involved in Portugal’s war overseas.
Belem Tower – an iconic monument on Lisbon's waterfront
October 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
A symbol of Portugal’s great era of expansion: Torre de Belem or Belem Tower sits at the mouth of the Tagus and guards the entrance to the city. It’s another of Lisbon’s iconic attractions on the Lisbon waterfront. Belem Tower was built as a fortress in the middle of the Tagus in 1515-21 and it [...]
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