The other day we took the tram to go visit Belem, a suburb of Lisbon. It is also, apparently the tourist mecca of Portugal, but for good reason. This particular monument, entitled the “Padrao dos Descrobimentos” is an homage to Portuguese discovery in general, and Henry the Navigator (the figure at the point) in particular. It is not overwhelmingly beautiful, but the view of all the sailboats from the top was spectacular. The ornate style of architecture in the cloisters of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos also caught our attention. Check out the detail that went into every arch and column.
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