Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Lisbon, Portugal

Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a monument that depicts a “romanticized idealization of Portuguese exploration.” It debuted February 3, 1958, as the creation of Cottinelli Telmo and Leopoldo de Almeida, whose first iteration was made of perishable materials. This modern version is made of sturdy concrete and is located on the Tagus River, near the neighborhood of Belém. It is possible to go to the top of the monument if it’s open by stairs or elevator and there are exhibitions inside the monument.

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Travel
Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Coordinates: 38.6936° N, 9.2057° W

Cost & Admission

Standard Admission Prices:
Ticket for exhibition*, viewpoint and film** included*: €6,00
Exhibition Ticket: €3,00
For updates costs and hours, click here.

Food
Food nearby - try Pasteis de Belem.

Activities
Explore a monument and exhibits, viewpoint of city.

Tips

This is included in a lot of city pass bundles, so just make sure. The price isn’t so atrocious but the lines can be long depending on the season.