Remembering the Age of Discovery

Torre Vasco da Gama, Parque das Nações, Lisbon, March 2020

This striking lattice tower was inspired by Vasco Da Gama and the lateen sails of his caravel.

Posted as part of Weekend B&W

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Jutta K.Germany says:

March 26, 2020 at 18:08

Faszinierend, gerade in B/W !

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- Debbie Smyth says:
  
  March 26, 2020 at 22:27
  
  Thank you – glad you like it
  
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dragonstar01 says:

March 23, 2020 at 18:19

This is amazing! I particularly like the second, with the pale curve against the dark sky.

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Sasa S. says:

March 22, 2020 at 21:03

very atractive place, amazing photos

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Arnaud Carbonnier says:

March 21, 2020 at 18:09

I like this place. And the building is really beautiful. your black-and-white photo shows off its seductive architecture. I’d like to be there. And take the cable cars along the river…

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Rob the Frog (@RobtheFrog2) says:

March 21, 2020 at 16:52

Amazing!!!

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Arati says:

March 20, 2020 at 17:19

Wow, I want to go there!

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- Debbie Smyth says:
  
  March 20, 2020 at 21:29
  
  It’s a must – right on the river and a short walk from there to the Vasco da Gama bridge
  
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