The Discoveries Monument, located in Lisbon, Portugal, celebrates the Age of Discoveries, a period marked by significant maritime exploration. Erected in 1960, it honors notable figures such as Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama, who played crucial roles in expanding European knowledge of the world. The monument features a large stone structure shaped like a caravel, a type of ship used during the 15th and 16th centuries. It stands at 52 meters tall and is adorned with sculptures of explorers, cartographers, and other important contributors to navigation and exploration, symbolizing Portugal's rich maritime history.