Portugal’s Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos) by the River Tagus in the Belem district of Lisbon

Portugal's Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos) by the River Tagus in the Belem district of Lisbon

The Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos) in Belem, Lisbon, Portugal. The monument stands by the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) and was erected during the Salazar era to glorify the exploits of Henry the Navigator. Photo by Stuart Forster.

The Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos) in Belem, Lisbon, Portugal. The monument stands by the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) and was erected during the Salazar era to glorify the exploits of Henry the Navigator.

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