PART I : Discovery of the world.
The world is not a flat disc floating in the ocean was a fact for long time.
However, my next destination marked many Voyages to the exploration of the world and to prove that the world is one round sphere.
It is called the Discovery Monument or Monument to the discoveries of the world. It was first made for the 1940 Portuguese Expo to felicitate the great Henry, the navigator who took great interests in the Voyages for explorations of new Land to trade in the 15th century. Later it was demolished to be made again.
My friend took me from the right face to the left to make me realise the concept behind the Architecture. Yes it is a boat. I did not research more on the Architecture but realised that it is a Boat with a Canvas tied to a pole looking like a cross which is pushing it further.
It also has a rose compass which is a gift from the Republic of South Africa mapping the world in its center with the Portuguese exploration.
The 6 euros lift took us to the top of the Monument where one falls in love with the city. The view of the beautiful 25th April bridge on the Tejo River, the Monastery, The rose compass, the hilly city is a huge experience.
Although the monument shows the positive aspects of the voyages, the pain and tears of some eyes cannot be forgot.
To be Contd
The world is not a flat disc floating in the ocean was a fact for long time.
However, my next destination marked many Voyages to the exploration of the world and to prove that the world is one round sphere.
It is called the Discovery Monument or Monument to the discoveries of the world. It was first made for the 1940 Portuguese Expo to felicitate the great Henry, the navigator who took great interests in the Voyages for explorations of new Land to trade in the 15th century. Later it was demolished to be made again.
My friend took me from the right face to the left to make me realise the concept behind the Architecture. Yes it is a boat. I did not research more on the Architecture but realised that it is a Boat with a Canvas tied to a pole looking like a cross which is pushing it further.
It also has a rose compass which is a gift from the Republic of South Africa mapping the world in its center with the Portuguese exploration.
The 6 euros lift took us to the top of the Monument where one falls in love with the city. The view of the beautiful 25th April bridge on the Tejo River, the Monastery, The rose compass, the hilly city is a huge experience.
Although the monument shows the positive aspects of the voyages, the pain and tears of some eyes cannot be forgot.
To be Contd
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