This impressive photo shows a detailed view of the famous Padrão dos Descobrimentos - the Monument to the Discoveries on the banks of the Tagus in Lisbon. Photographed from an unusual perspective, the view is directed upwards towards Henry the Navigator, who is holding a stylised ship in his hands. Above him stretches an immaculate blue sky - a symbol of vastness, vision and departure.
The monument, which stands in the Belém district, honours the great Portuguese explorers of the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a reminder of the time when Portugal was one of the world's leading seafaring nations - with names such as Vasco da Gama, Pedro Álvares Cabral and Ferdinand Magellan. The monument itself not only houses exhibitions, but also offers a fantastic vantage point over the river and the city.
This photo brings history and grandeur into a modern context. It is an ideal work of art for anyone with a passion for maritime history, architecture or symbolic motifs. It has a powerful, inspiring effect - and reminds us that curiosity and courage can still open up paths to new worlds today.
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