The combatants Overseas, Military memorial in Belém, Portugal
The memorial features two intersecting pillars rising above an eternal flame, with three walls containing bronze plates displaying names of fallen soldiers.
Between 1961 and 1974, over 9,000 Portuguese soldiers died during the Overseas War while Portugal attempted to maintain control of its African territories.
The monument stands as a national site of remembrance, where visitors can witness regular guard changes and observe moments of reflection near the eternal flame.
Located at the western edge of Belém district near Torre de Belém, this memorial remains open every day without entrance fees or time restrictions.
Each of the 180 bronze plates on the memorial walls contains precise engravings of names, creating a complete record of Portuguese casualties from the colonial conflict.
Location: Belém
Operator: Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
GPS coordinates: 38.69272,-9.21801
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:29
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