Bona Ventura

Belém · Lisbon

Monument to the Discoveries

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

MonumentMust-see

The 52 m riverside monument to Henry the Navigator and the explorers; the giant marble compass-rose world map in the pavement in front is free.

Address
Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free to see from outside; viewpoint and exhibition are ticketed (price not verified 2026)
Price level
€
Free entry
Also free for: Children under 12; assistant of a person with special needs; ICOM/ICOMOS/APOM; Lisboa Card holders

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Combine with Belém Tower 10 minutes west along the river.

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The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

Coming soon to iPhone and Android.