Discoveries Monument
Built in 1940 (rebuilt later in 1960), the Discoveries Monument (Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monumento dos Descobrimentos or
Monumento aos Navegantes) the Monument to the Discoveries "evokes the Portuguese overseas expansion, synthesizes a glorious past and symbolizes
the greatness of the Infante D. Henrique work, the driver of discoveries"
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Discoveries Monument, Lisbon - © Rui Morais de Sousa/Images of Portugal
The beautiful Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) - also known as
Terreiro do Paço - is one of Lisbon's
most beautiful spaces (image above). Rebuild by the
Marquis of Pombal after Lisbon's Earthquake of 1755.
Lisbon's (and Portugal) postcard. Build under King Manuel I, this fortress intended to defend the entrance of Tagus River. It is one
of the most important symbols of the
manueline architecture.
The
St George's Castle is a military fortress built on top of Lisbon's highest hill. From this hill
visitors have one of Lisbon's and Tagus River most beautiful views.
The
Jeronimos Monastery, built in the beginning of the XVIth century, under King Manuel I, is said to
be the
jewel in the crown of the Manueline architecture. Vasco da Gama, King Manuel I and Luís de Camões are buried in the monastery.
The Lisbon's Cathedral - the
Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint Mary Major - is the city's
oldest and most important Roman Catholic temple. The main chapel was rebuilt after the Lisbon 1755 earthquake.
Built in 1940 (rebuilt later in 1960), the
Discoveries Monument (Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monumento dos Descobrimentos or
Monumento aos Navegantes) the Monument to the Discoveries "evokes the Portuguese overseas expansion".
Old Royal Palace, the
Ajuda National Palace is nowadays a National Monument. Built in the first half of the XIXth century, it is
located in the Ajuda, Lisbon. This neoclassical building is one of Lisbon's most beautiful museums.
This beautiful Palace is located at Queluz (district of Sintra), in the Greater Lisbon. Built in the XVIIIth century, National
Monument since 1910 when Portugal became a Republic, its beautiful gardens and sculptures enchant visitors. It is said to be the
Portuguese Versailles.
