Destination: PORTUGAL
Sights * Bairro Alto * Baixa and Rossio * Castelo de São Jorge y Olisipónia * Mosteiro dos Jerónimos * Museu Calouste Gulbenkian * Museu da Marinha * Museu Nacional do Azulejo * Padrão dos Descobrimentos * Parque das Nações * Praça do Comércio * Sé * Torre de Belém	Padrão dos Descobrimentos The eye-catching white mass of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) soars up from the water's edge at Belém, serving as a reminder of Portugal's great maritime past. It was erected in 1960 to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator, and has an angular front and curving form that represents a ship's prow and sails. Figures crowd the prow, led by Henry, who holds a ship. An elevator rises more than 435 feet to the top, offering panoramic views. Below, a mosaic map traces the Portuguese voyages of exploration. Address: Avenida de Brasília Phone: 21 303 1950 Open: Tue.-Sun. 9-6:30, Jul.-Aug.; 9-5, rest of year Restaurant: São Jerónimo Bus: 27, 28, 43, 49; tram 15 Metro: Train: Belém Admission: €1-€2.5 (temporary exhibitions free)	COUNTRY Portugal REGION CITIES Lisbon   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features Porto MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK