Afonso de Albuquerque is one of the great Portuguese heroes of the Age of Discoveries. A larger than life character, Albuquerque carved out a Portuguese empire in India and parts of South East Asia.
A statue and park in his honour is located in Belem just outside the Museu da Presidência da República (Museum of the President of the Republic).
Afonso de Albuquerque stands on a white, stone column surrounded by lawns and small ponds. The statue is by the sculptor, Costa Mota and stands on a neo-Manueline base, surrounded by fountains.
Access - Getting There
Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque
1300-598 Lisbon
Portugal
The park is close to Belem Station on the Cascais Line or can be reached by tram #15.
A good hotel just to the north of the park is Jeronimos 8. Also nearby is the famous cafe Pasteis de Belem, well-known for its delicious custard tarts.
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