Exploring Lisbon means discovering places where history and modernity meet in a truly unique way. One of Portugal's most emblematic landmarks is the Monument to the Discoveries, situated on the banks of the Tagus River. This impressive monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discoveries and honours the navigators, cartographers, kings, and missionaries who helped shape world history through exploration and maritime voyages.

Among the statues, it's possible to recognise important historical figures such as Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Pedro Álvares Cabral. Each figure represents a chapter in Portugal's incredible connection with the sea and its role in the great explorations of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Being here, with the Tagus River stretching to the horizon and the modern Vasco da Gama Bridge visible in the distance, creates a strong contrast between Lisbon's rich past and its contemporary beauty. It's a place that reminds visitors of the profound connection between exploration, culture, and history in Portugal's identity.

Video voiceover: Maria Júlia Farias