The World of Discoveries

World of Discoveries
World of Discoveries
Conquering Ceuta
Tropical forests

The World of Discoveries is an interactive museum and theme park that re-enacts the odyssey of the 15th and 16th century Portuguese navigators who crossed the oceans to discover a previously unknown world.

The Discoveries propelled mankind into a new global era with new maritime routes allowing people, animals and plants to be transported to Africa, India, China, Japan and Brazil.

At the World of Discoveries you can learn about this about this epic story and the innovations that made it possible. There are a number of interactive displays and twenty permanent theme areas.

There is an on site restaurant serving a range of foods from both Portugal and the New World along with a shop selling various souvenirs.

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