{"id":431,"date":"2023-11-09T15:10:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T15:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisbonacard.com\/?p=431"},"modified":"2024-05-01T19:37:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:37:08","slug":"monument-to-the-discoveries-lisbon-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisbonacard.com\/en\/monumento-alle-scoperte-lisbona-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Monument of Discoveries with Lisbon Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Lisboa Card<\/a> you can access the Monument to the Discoveries by taking advantage of the 20% discount. By presenting your tourist pass at the entrance, you will get discounted access to this iconic Lisbon attraction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Monument to the Discoveries<\/strong> (Padr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos) is an icon of Lisbon and a UNESCO-recognized site<\/strong>. This impressive structure stands on the bank of the Tagus River<\/strong> and symbolizes the era of the great Portuguese explorations. Let us discover together the Monument to the Discoveries<\/strong> and how to take advantage of thediscounted admission with Lisboa Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisboa Card: Access to 51 attractions + public transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy the official Lisbon tourist card and access the Monument to the Discoveries and other attractions for free or at a discounted price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monument to the Discoveries Lisbon: description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Monument to the Discoveries is a monumental structure located in the neighborhood of Bel\u00e9m<\/strong>, famous for its architecture evocative of the period of the great portuguese explorations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This monument was first erected in the 20th century on the occasion of the1940 Exposition<\/strong>, only to be rebuilt in concrete and limestone in the 1960<\/strong> (to remember the Age of Discovery).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building is a masterpiece of modern architecture and represents a tribute to Portuguese heroes and explorers<\/strong> who contributed to the discovery of new worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The structure presents a ship's bow shape, with the figure of the Prince Henry the Navigator<\/a><\/strong> leading the expedition, surrounded by several key figures of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interior of the Monument to the Discoveries offers exhibition spaces that tell the story of Portugal's great explorations and the discoveries that marked an era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monument to the Discoveries: history<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The monument enshrines a fascinating story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During thePortuguese World's Fair 1940<\/strong>, the dictator Ant\u00f3nio de Oliveira Salazar<\/strong> aimed to extraordinarily enhance the Portuguese discoveries, transforming Bel\u00e9m with new buildings and monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, The fast construction and use of fragile materials<\/strong> led to the failure of many projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monument to the Discoveries, the last building erected, aroused some misgivings on the part of Salazar, who seemed displeased since obscured the majestic Tower of Bel\u00e9m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One year after its construction, a violent cyclone subtracted the main hero of the monument<\/strong>: the wind tore the figure of Infante D. Henrique. In 1960<\/strong>, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death, the Monument to the Discoveries was reconstructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The navigator returned to steering the bow.<\/strong>, and the monument has continued to dominate the Lisbon landscape with grandeur ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monument to the Discoveries is undoubtedly One of the jewels that the Portuguese people are proud of<\/strong>, representing one of the most significant achievements in world history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to visit at Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is shaped like a ship, with 32 figures aligned on a stylized prow<\/strong>, representing 15th- and 16th-century personalities subsequent to Prince Henry: only one of them is a woman<\/strong>, Queen Filipa de Lencastre, who was the mother of Prince Henry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the monument, you will find a auditorium<\/strong> which, every day at 3:30 p.m., screens a 47-minute video that delves into the history and importance of the monument itself. In addition, there is a space dedicated to temporary exhibitions<\/strong>, offering visitors a constantly new and interesting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For climb to the peaks of the monument<\/strong> and enjoy a panoramic view<\/strong>, an elevator takes visitors to the upper terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From here, the gaze opens to an elevated perspective of the river and the monuments of Bel\u00e9m<\/strong>, with the possibility of also admiring the map of the world engraved in the sidewalk below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This map, made of marble, is Part of a 50-meter-diameter wind rose<\/strong>, donated by the nation of South Africa. This gesture commemorates Portugal's remarkable rounding of the Cape of Good Hope, which opened new sea routes to the east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed map shows Portuguese travel routes and dates<\/strong>, tracing virtually the entire globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the map and the Wind Rose, the floor is decorated with a traditional Portuguese cobblestone pavement<\/strong>, with undulating patterns that add an artistic and striking touch to the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips for visiting the monument:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. During the high season and weekends, the Belem district is very crowded, so it is advisable to visit the monument early in the morning <\/strong>(before the groups arrive) or in the late afternoon<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. It is always recommended book tickets in advance <\/strong>To avoid long lines;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In addition to exploring the monument itself, you can admire the surrounding landscape<\/strong> And walk along the Tagus River.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    The characters carved on the Discovery Monument are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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