Route of the Portuguese Discoveries
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Route of the Portuguese Discoveries
HISTORIC CENTER LAGOS Route of the Portuguese Discoveries The Portuguese Discoveries and Prince Henry “The Navigator” Period (1415-1460), based in Lagos, is one of the strongest links of Lagos, as the arrival and departure of Caravelas and Naus, the adventure of discovering new lands, latitudes, cultures and unknown people. We invite you to explore, by walk, sites and monuments that tell the history of our city. .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 1 Caravel (replica) “Boa Esperança” Date of construction: Nineties Author: Shipyards of Vila do Conde (Portugal) The aim of the Caravel Boa Esperança is to develop the art of sailing, participate in trials and other naval events, and to research the behaviour and manoeuvre of ancient caravels. It has visited Northern European and Mediterranean ports, and has a regular programme of school visits. CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 2 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 2 Monument to the Navigators “Lacobrigenses” Date: 1997 Author: Xana Tribute to the courage and enterprising spirit of “lacobrigenses” navigators. The set of aluminum spirals, represents three revolutions at the time: technique, culture and geographic knowledge. CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 3 Statue of King D. Sebastião Date: 1973 Author: João Cutileiro Monument celebrating the 400th anniversary of the city of Lagos. CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 4 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 4 Slave Market Date: 15th-17th centuries This space is a mark in the city of Lagos and emblematic of its connection to the Discoveries, being commonly known as a place for “the sale of slaves”. Currently, comprises a temporary exhibition which aims to explore the link of Lagos to the history of slave trade. CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 4 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 5 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 5 Statue of Infante D. Henrique (Prince Henry, “The Navigator”) Date: 1960 Author: Leopoldo de Almeida Monument from 1960 has a tribute to Infante D. Henrique (Prince Henry, “The Navigator”) and the 500th anniversary of his death. CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 4 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 5 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 6 6 Pier of Discoveries Date: Archaeological works dating from 2008. Discovering traces of the old pier (although with several reconstructions over centuries) from where the caravels depart for the Portuguese Discoveries. CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 4 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 5 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 7 6 7 Manueline window implanted in the same building as the Castle of Governors Date: From the reign of D. Manuel I (1495-1520) According to tradition, from this window, the portuguese King D. Sebastião has heard his last Mass in 1579 before leaving for the Battle Alcácer-Quibir (Marocco). CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 4 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 5 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 7 6 8 Statue of Gil Eanes Date: 1960 Author: Canto da Maia The monument honors Gil Eanes, the portuguese explorer was employed as a shield bearer in the household of Prince Henry, “The Navigator”. Gil Eanes was born in Lagos and was the first to pass through Cape Bojador in 1434. 8 DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA 3 2 4 .D AV OS DE O SC ME I BR AL UN IB TR OS NT 1 5 do a e aç nt pr fa n i 7 6 9 The Governors Castle Date: Various dates (re) construction and expansion. Founded by the Arabs, this castle was conquered in 1189 by Dom Sancho I. In the 14th century the military government of the Algarve was established there. Today little is left standing of this once palatial castle, but the Manueline Window remains (7). 8 9 DA O IM IÇÃ RD ITU A J ST N CO CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA CIÊNCIA VIVA CENTER MUNICIPAL MARKET OLD CITY HALL SLAVE MARKET CULTURAL CENTER © 2012 - Câmara Municipal de Lagos All rights reserved. MUNICIPAL MUSEUM FORT PONTA DA BANDEIRA
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