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Vasco Da Gama Collection (#2)

"Vasco da Gama: A Journey through Time and Bridges" In the 1400s, Vasco da Gama embarked on a historic voyage that would forever change the world

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho)

Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho)
1093668 Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Meeting of Vasco da Gama and his brother Paulo with the ruler of Malindi, May 1498 (chromolitho)

Meeting of Vasco da Gama and his brother Paulo with the ruler of Malindi, May 1498 (chromolitho)
1093665 Meeting of Vasco da Gama and his brother Paulo with the ruler of Malindi, May 1498 (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: the long bridge

the long bridge
Raul Pires Coelho

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Galactic Bridge

Galactic Bridge
Carlos F. Turienzo

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama bridge, Lisbon

Vasco da Gama bridge, Lisbon
João Custódio

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama
Aldo Diazzi

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Pastel Bridge

Pastel Bridge
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco de Gama

Vasco de Gama
Fran Osuna

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108951

EyeUbiquitous_20108951
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Parc das Nacoes, Torre Vasco da Gama

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EyeUbiquitous_20104611
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Vasco da Gama shopping centre in the Park of Nations

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EyeUbiquitous_20104610
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Vasco da Gama shopping centre in the Park of Nations

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EyeUbiquitous_20104609
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Cable Cars in the Park of Nations with the Vasco da Gama Tower in the background

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EyeUbiquitous_20104608
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Cable Cars in the Park of Nations with the Vasco da Gama Tower in the background

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EyeUbiquitous_20104607
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Cable Cars in the Park of Nations with the Vasco da Gama Tower in the background

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EyeUbiquitous_20104605
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Homem Sol sculpture by Jorge Vieira and the Vasco da Gama shopping centre in the Park of Nations

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EyeUbiquitous_20104603
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Vasco da Gama shopping centre with the Homem Sol sculpture by Jorge Vieira inthe Park of Nations

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104604

EyeUbiquitous_20104604
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Vasco da Gama shopping centre with the Homem Sol sculpture by Jorge Vieira inthe Park of Nations

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104602

EyeUbiquitous_20104602
Portugal, Estremadura, Lisbon, Vasco da Gama shopping centre with the Homem Sol sculpture by Jorge Vieira in the Park of Nations

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Vasco da Gama (c1460s-1524) Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea, which opened sea routes for an age of global imperialism

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama. Creator: Rosmasler, Johann Friedrich (c. 1775-1858)

Vasco da Gama. Creator: Rosmasler, Johann Friedrich (c. 1775-1858)
Vasco da Gama. Private Collection

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Great voyages of the age of exploration

Great voyages of the age of exploration
Map of great voyages from 1492 to 1580. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: MBR06620024

MBR06620024
Evening light on the cliffs at Sines

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MBR06620025
Sunset on the cliffs at Sines

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: The Sao Gabriel, the flagship of Vasco da Gamas armada on his first voyage to India in 1497-1499

The Sao Gabriel, the flagship of Vasco da Gamas armada on his first voyage to India in 1497-1499. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Lisbon, Portugal. Vasco Da Gama bridge at sunrise, the longest bridge in Europe

Lisbon, Portugal. Vasco Da Gama bridge at sunrise, the longest bridge in Europe

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912)

Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during which the control of

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama, Portuguese explorer

Vasco da Gama, Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama (1460-1524), Portuguese explorer. In 1497, Da Gama was sent by Prince Manuel of Portugal to find a trade route to India

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Portuguese traders in India and Ceylon, 1500

Portuguese traders in India and Ceylon, 1500
Calcutta and the southern coast of India, from Juan de la Cosas map, 1500. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama, as Viceroy of India and Count of Vidigueira. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c

Vasco da Gama, as Viceroy of India and Count of Vidigueira. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1560. Found in the Collection of Pierpont Morgan Library

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama on the Island of Love. Illustration for The Lusiads by Luiz de Camoes, 1817

Vasco da Gama on the Island of Love. Illustration for The Lusiads by Luiz de Camoes, 1817. Private Collection

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: The fleet of Vasco da Gama in 1502. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1565

The fleet of Vasco da Gama in 1502. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1565. Found in the collection of Pierpont Morgan Library

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Portuguese Carracks off a Rocky Coast, c. 1540. Artist: Patinir, Joachim, follower of

Portuguese Carracks off a Rocky Coast, c. 1540. Artist: Patinir, Joachim, follower of
Portuguese Carracks off a Rocky Coast, c.1540. From a private collection

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gamas arrival in India, c. 1900. Artist: Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935)

Vasco da Gamas arrival in India, c. 1900. Artist: Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935)
Vasco da Gamas arrival in India, c. 1900. From a private collection

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Artist: Robinson

Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) is received by Manavikraman Raja, the Saamoothiri (or Zamorin) of Kozhikode

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama, 1837

Vasco da Gama, 1837. Private Collection

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Miller Atlas, c1519

Miller Atlas, c1519. The Portuguese Miller Atlas was discovered in France in 19th century, although its origins are uncertain

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gamas fleet at sea, 1497

Vasco da Gamas fleet at sea, 1497. In 1497, Vasco da Gama (c1469-1525), Portuguese navigator, became the first westerner to round the Cape of Good Hope, the tip of South Africa

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco De Gama

Vasco De Gama
Antique illustration of Vasco De Gama from Magyar encyclopedia Tolna world history published 1910

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Nave of the Mosteiro dos JerAonimos, Lisbon, Portugal

Nave of the Mosteiro dos JerAonimos, Lisbon, Portugal
The Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos JerAonimos) is a former Monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belem, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Entrance of the Mosteiro dos JerAonimos, Lisbon, Portugal

Entrance of the Mosteiro dos JerAonimos, Lisbon, Portugal
The Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos JerAonimos) is a former Monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belem, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Tomb of Poet LuAis de Camaes in the JerAonimos Monastery, Lisbon - Portugal

Tomb of Poet LuAis de Camaes in the JerAonimos Monastery, Lisbon - Portugal
LuAis Vaz de Camaes is considered Portugals and the Portuguese languages greatest Poet.The JerAonimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos JerAonimos)

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: The Sheik or Governor of Mozambique Visits da Gama on Board his Ship (engraving)

The Sheik or Governor of Mozambique Visits da Gama on Board his Ship (engraving)
XJF107406 The Sheik or Governor of Mozambique Visits da Gama on Board his Ship (engraving) (b&w photo); by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Detail of tomb of Vasco da Gama in Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Detail of tomb of Vasco da Gama in Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Vasco da Gama in India

Vasco da Gama in India. Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama (1460-1524) being received by the Zamorin (ruler) of Calicut, Kerala, India, in 1498

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Portugal, Lisbon

Portugal, Lisbon. Jer├ønimos Monastery in the district of Belem, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: Dusk at the Vasco da Gama Bridge over the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) in Lisbon

Dusk at the Vasco da Gama Bridge over the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Background imageVasco Da Gama Collection: A sculpture stands by the exterior of the Vasco da Gama Shopping Mall at Oriente

A sculpture stands by the exterior of the Vasco da Gama Shopping Mall at Oriente, developed for the Expo 98, in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe




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"Vasco da Gama: A Journey through Time and Bridges" In the 1400s, Vasco da Gama embarked on a historic voyage that would forever change the world. His route around Africa opened up new possibilities for trade and exploration, paving the way for future adventurers. One of the most iconic symbols of his legacy is the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal. Stretching across the Tagus River, this magnificent structure stands tall against a foggy afternoon sky. As dusk settles in, its lights illuminate the cityscape, casting a mesmerizing glow over Lisbon. But it is at sunrise when this bridge truly comes alive. Bathed in golden hues, it stretches as far as the eye can see - Europe's longest bridge connecting two worlds. The silhouette himself watches over his birthplace of Sines from a statue nearby, reminding us of his courage and determination. As we admire these breathtaking sights today, we can't help but imagine what life was like during Vasco da Gama's time. In an era depicted by an unknown artist in "The World in Elizabethan Era, " we catch glimpses of ships sailing into uncharted territories and brave explorers venturing into unknown lands. Vasco da Gama's legacy lives on through these images - from operatic portrayals alongside Selika to modern-day marvels like the Vasco da Gama Bridge. It serves as a reminder that with vision and perseverance, ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary feats that shape history. So let us stand on this bridge at sunrise or gaze upon its majestic presence at sunset; let us remember Vasco da Gama's remarkable journey that changed our world forever.