Obelisco da Praia da Memória

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Obelisco da Praia da Memória, Historic memorial stone at Praia da Memória, Portugal

The granite obelisk stands tall on the beach, featuring two metal crowns at its summit and four limestone panels at its base.

On July 8, 1832, D. Pedro IV and 7,500 troops landed at this location to establish a liberal regime in Portugal.

The monument contains inscriptions of D. Pedro IV's proclamation to his soldiers and lists the names of the Libertador Army commanders.

Located at coordinates 41.2320322, -8.7215205, the memorial stone stands within a protected dune area in the Matosinhos municipality.

The first stone was placed on December 1, 1840, exactly 200 years after the Portuguese restoration of independence.

Location: Perafita, Lavra e Santa Cruz do Bispo

GPS coordinates: 41.23203,-8.72152

Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:42

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