Monument of the Discoveries
The Monument of the Discoveries is a monument and cultural heritage site located in Belém, Lisbon, Portugal. Completed in 1960, the 52-meter structure was designed by architect José Ângelo Cottinelli Telmo and creator Leopoldo de Almeida. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 6th among sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are dry with zero rainy days and daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 18 °C. November and December are the wettest months, receiving 111 mm to 114 mm of rain across 9 to 12 rainy days, with daily highs of 15 °C to 17 °C and lows of 11 °C to 13 °C. The entry fee is €4.
The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, located 11 km away, and the site is 6 km from the capital Lisbon. Nearby locations to combine with a visit include Jerónimos Monastery at 0.5 km, Belém Palace at 0.7 km, Belém Tower at 0.9 km, 25 de Abril Bridge at 2.4 km, and Christ the King at 3.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is December, with about 114 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 70 | 52 | 64 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 92 | 111 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
