The very controversial monument (as it celebrates colonialism and was built during the dictatorship) is nonetheless rather interesting. We caught ourselves trying to find the trades represented. It h…Full review by Brigitte L
Mar 12, 2025
Our second visit to Belem area, and this monument is very impressive. The scale takes you by surprise and I had forgootonbthat the figures are on both faces.Full review by Lilacwheaty
Mar 10, 2025
We knew beforehand that the monument was closed so would only be able to see it from the outside but this would have been OK apart from the noise! Either side of the monument there were buskers "sing…Full review by TrAdv999
I looked up to see if there was a padlock bridge in Lisbon and 'Padrao dos Descobrimentos' came up in my search. Although when on the site it doesn't have anything about padlocks. I was just wondering if anyone has been and seen this? Also is there any good bars and restaurants near this mounument? Thank You.
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Hello. Yes, you have a padlock monument near by. It is the word "Love" as in New York but with padlocks. It's just outside the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. I don't know if it is …
Hello. Yes, you have a padlock monument near by. It is the word "Love" as in New York but with padlocks. It's just outside the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. I don't know if it is temporary or not but it is there. You can buy a padlock at the site and include it in the letters.
Actually how many steps to the top? Pls let me know as to how many steps are there after one gets off the lift and wants to reach the top floor? Are the steps too steep to climb? Thanks a lot!
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I really didn't count the steps but I think there are no more than 50 and not steep to climb ; after all,it is a relatively new monument with normal steps,nothing to fear !
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