Estátua do Infante D. Henrique, Bronze statue in São Nicolau district, Porto, Portugal.
This bronze sculpture depicts Prince Henry the Navigator in a dignified pose, created by artist Tomás da Costa and inaugurated on October 19, 1900 in the square bearing his name.
The statue was erected in 1900 during the reign of King Carlos I to honor Prince Henry, a central figure in Portugal's 15th-century Age of Discoveries and maritime expansion.
The monument is part of Portugal's protected cultural heritage and symbolizes the spirit of exploration and innovation that defines Portuguese national maritime identity.
Located in Praça do Infante Dom Henrique, the statue is accessible by public transportation and stands approximately 500 meters from São Bento station.
The statue features engraved details depicting ships and navigational instruments that concretely illustrate the navigator prince's maritime legacy and contributions to exploration.
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