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Portuguese Discovery Monument

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Read about its history on this stone hearkening to a compass and gaze out over the Atlantic (and across to Portugal).
Read about its history on this stone hearkening to a compass and gaze out over the Atlantic (and across to Portugal).
This is toward sunset and the placement of the stones function like a clock, with the taller element acting as the sundial.
This is toward sunset and the placement of the stones function like a clock, with the taller element acting as the sundial.
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Brenton Rd
Newport, RI 02840
https://www.portuguesemonument.org

The Portuguese Discovery Monument in Newport, RI is a remarkable tribute to the Portuguese navigators of the Golden Age of maritime exploration, showcasing their rich history and heritage.

Managed by the Portuguese Monument Foundation, this iconic landmark invites the public to explore and learn about the fascinating world of Portuguese navigation during the 15th and 16th centuries.

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Ana B.
8/11/2024

We stopped at the Portuguese Discovery Monument as part of our trolley tour through Newport (I was there for a bachelorette, who knew Newport is a major bachelorette destination - we saw at least...

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Robert S.
8/4/2024

The sculptural monument situated within Brenton Point State Park on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island is dedicated to Portuguese maritime navigators of the Golden Age of Maritime Exploration....

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Dan P.
8/3/2022

A rather abstract and somewhat interesting monument to Portuguese navigators and explorers. It's a cross between abstract art and historical monument. On the bright side, it clearly documents the...

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Robert G.
5/23/2020

Step into this landscaped landmark and green space, located on a promontory within Brenton Point State Park, and step back in history. I am talking about the Portuguese Golden Age of the...

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