The Navigators Monument (Portuguese: Padrão dos Descobrimentos) is a monument located in the Belem district of Lisbon, Portugal. It was built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator, a Portuguese prince and explorer who played a significant role in the Age of Discovery.
The monument stands at the edge of the Tagus River and depicts a stylized caravel, a type of sailing ship used by Portuguese explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. The ship is being led by Henry the Navigator, who stands at the prow with his arm raised, pointing toward the horizon.
The monument is 52 meters (170 feet) tall and made of concrete and limestone. At the base of the monument, there are 33 statues of prominent Portuguese figures from the Age of Discovery, including explorers, cartographers, scientists, and artists.
Visitors can climb to the top of the monument for a panoramic view of Belem and the Tagus River. There is also a museum inside the monument that explores Portugal's history of exploration and maritime trade.
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