The Portuguese Monumenta Cartographica in The Bibliotheca Alexandria!
It contains the original maps of the Portuguese Marine Discoveries from the 14th & 17th Century.
#embassyofportugalinegypt #portugal 🇵🇹
#bibliothecaalexandrina #portuguesehistory #portuguesediscoveries
The revenues from overseas trade, including spices, helped finance important architectural works in the country, such as the Jerónimos Monastery and the Torre de Belém.
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At the turn of the fifteenth century to the sixteenth, D. Manuel I of Portugal was the only European monarch whose empire stretched from Europe to Asia.
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So often forgotten, the women who participated in the #PortugueseDiscoveries were adventurous spirits who destroyed stereotypes and made history. They were incredible women who continue to inspire us and make us believe that if we are not afraid we can always go further. 💪🌹
The #Portuguesediscoveries were the set of conquests made by the Portuguese on voyages and maritime explorations between 1415 and 1543 that began with the conquest of Ceuta in Africa. The discoveries resulted in the Portuguese expansion.
Excited to hear Wendy talking about the importance of #Portugal in the Eastern culture, thanks to the #PortugueseDiscoveries .
Wendy Wu Tours has a wonderful tour in #Portugal which allow to immerse in Portuguese culture.
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Impressed by the Portuguese presence all over the world. Old fort built by the Portuguese in Oman! #visitOman #PortugueseDiscoveries
The #navalmuseum in #lisboa you can find a lot about #shipw and the #portuguesediscoveries the connected slavetrade is only shown by some rusted #shackles #TheLarsPost in #Portugal @ Museu de Marinha instagram.com/p/CdA90uuN8Tp/…
A phenomenal photo of the Monument to the Discoveries. A must see when visiting Lisbon. #PortugueseDiscoveries
Wonderful to participate in Real Canadian Portuguese Historical Museum Doors Open Toronto event! #PortugueseDiscoveries
Devotion #padraodosdescobrimentos #discoveries #portuguesediscoveries #sailors #monument #statue … instagram.com/p/BV-rPs8Hy3Z/
Reviving the Portuguese discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries.
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