Statue of Bartolomeu Dias, Bronze statue in Adderley Street, South Africa
The Bartolomeu Dias statue stands near the Port of Cape Town, depicting the explorer in a seaman's coat holding an astrolabe and cap.
Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias received recognition through this statue, commemorating his 1488 journey around Africa's southern tip, connecting Europe with Asia.
The statue represents maritime exploration connections between Portugal and South Africa through its creation by sculptor Salvador Barata Feyo in 1952.
Visitors can locate the statue at the intersection of Heerengracht and Coen Steytler Boulevards, near numerous shopping areas and markets.
The granite pedestal designed by António Fernandes de Sá supports this bronze figure, which portrays an imagined likeness as no historical images exist.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: 1952
Creator: Salvador Barata Feyo
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: -33.91752,18.42799
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:07
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