Padrão de Vasco da Gama
The coming of the commemorative standard Admiral Vasco da Gama to Nazareth, placed on this site in 1939. According to tradition, the browser, before embarking to the discovery of the sea route to India, came as a pilgrim to Senhora da Nazaré. Here, invoked his protection and traded his thick gold chain which featured, by the beads of the Virgin. Legend has it that the passage of the Cape of storms, stood up a big storm endangering boats and men. At that time, Admiral shot the Lady's necklace to the waters, which soon calmed down. After returning to Portugal, Vasco da Gama returned again to the site of Nazareth, as Palmer, and thanked the Virgin the graces received, offering you a precious mantle.
Contacts
Estrada do Farol
2450,Sítio
- Difficult external parking
- Pillories & Stone crosses
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Padrão de Vasco da Gama
Fonte da Vila da Nazaré
Three source profusely ornamented with pillars, pinnacles and embossed scrolls, situated on the road to Nazareth to Flint.
Igreja da Misericórdia da Nazaré
Temple of ornate Mannerist style with a set of 1468, representing our Lady of mercy and with gilded altars. The exterior features animated straight lines by cl…
Antigos Paços do Concelho da Pederneira
Probably built in the 16th century, only in the 18th century was built the pediment of the main door and the dome of the Bell Tower. Home emblazoned with the s…
Busto de José Laborinho Marques da Silveira
Honor of the Association of voluntary firemen of Nazareth, the doctor José Laborinho Marques da Silveira, a doctor in the region. Bust of 1986.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
Chapel built in 1760, at the behest of the Cistercians of Alcobaça, and dedicated to the cult of our Lady of the afflicted. Stands out for its facade, covered …
Capela de Santo António
Chapel located in marginal da Nazaré, right on the seafront. It is characterized by possessing unique ship and a chancel. But the real highlight is the façade,…
