When we come to the nautical monument, it is the best time for the sunshine in the afternoon. The sunshine in winter shines on the warm and blue sea on the human body. From a distance, we can see the sea entrance. This is the epoch-making step of human beings. The Monument to the Discoveries, also known as the Great Discovery Monument, was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry "Prince of Navigation" Tang Alfonso Henry. The monument is carved with statues of Henry, Da Gama and 80 other sailors, flanked by a number of sailors accompanying them, as well as famous generals, missionaries and scientists in Portuguese history. Behind the monument is a large cross symbolizing religious belief. The monument is 52 meters high and has seven floors inside.