BELÉM, PADRÃO DOS DESCOBRIMENTOS
The monument is located in the district Belém along the Tagus River. The shape relates to a ships prow, stresses the meaning of this 50 meter high sculpture. It was built in 1960 to honour the various portuguese explorers and the age of discoveries.
AZENHAS DO MAR
This little village is situated in the Natural Parc of Sintra. Received their name from watermills which existed here right next to the sea, where you can find today a big ocean swimming pool and a sand beach.
© Marlene Eichhorn
© Marlene Eichhorn
© Marlene Eichhorn