Monumento de Diogo Gomes, Monument to Portuguese explorer in Plateau, Praia, Cape Verde.
The iron statue reaches 5.15 meters in height, with a 3.3-meter figure mounted on a 1.85-meter pedestal near the Presidential Palace.
Portuguese sculptor Joaquim Correia created this monument in 1956 to honor Diogo Gomes, who reached Santiago Island during his 1460 expedition.
The monument stands as a symbol of Cape Verde's maritime heritage, representing the first interactions between Portuguese explorers and the archipelago.
Visitors can reach the monument by walking through the historic center of Praia, where it overlooks Gamboa beach from the southern end.
The statue's location offers views across the Atlantic Ocean, marking the spot where European exploration met African territories in the 15th century.
GPS coordinates: 14.91590,-23.50960
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:27
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