Denkmal für Vasco da Gama

Statue of Vasco da Gama, located at the beginning (from the Zippelhaus street side) of the Kornhausbrücke bridge (together with Christopher Columbus statue).

This statue stands in tribute to Vasco De Gama, the Portuguese explorer and first European to reach India by sea. His explorations opened up an era of Portuguese colonialism and prosperity for the Portuguese Empire.The statue stands on the left side of the Bei St. Annen bridge, forming a pair with his fellow explorer Christopher Columbus. The statue depicts Vasco De Gama in late middle-age in military uniform. A golden sword is sheathed on his left side while his left hand holds onto the handle of the sword.The statue is somewhat fade having darkened over the decades. Paradoxically, this contrasts sharply with the golden sword and accentuating the bright colour of the sword.The statue is in the Speicherstadt district of the Hamburg docks, so it's worth a visit if in the area especially as you get to see statues of two famous explorers.

O Nosso (Português) Vasco da Gama em Hamburgo em forma de estátua