Site of Original Dias Cross

The Site of Original Dias Cross stands on a strategic point overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant location for maritime navigation and exploration.

Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias erected the original cross at this location in 1488 during his expedition to establish trade routes around Africa.

The monument represents the first recorded European contact with this part of Africa, leading to centuries of maritime trade and cultural exchanges.

Visitors can reach the monument through guided tours from Luderitz, with informative plaques explaining the historical significance of the cross and region.

The replica cross, constructed in 1988, stands at coordinates 26°38'07.25"S and 15°05'18.04"E, precisely where Dias planted the original marker 500 years prior.

Location: Karas Region

GPS coordinates: -26.63556,15.08833

Latest update: May 26, 2025 09:34