Estátua de Dom Vasco da Gama
A statue that honours Vasco da Gama, the first man that travelled to India by sea. He connected Europe and Asia at the end of the 15th century and has an important place in the world's history. He was born in Sines.
Contacts
Largo Muro da Praia
7520,Sines
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Estátua de Dom Vasco da Gama
Capela da Misericórdia de Sines
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Capela de Nossa Senhora das Salvas ou das Salas
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Igreja Matriz de São Salvador
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