It represents Diogo Gomes, the Portuguese navigator who was one of the discoverers of the island of Santiago in 1460. The cast iron statue was created by the Portuguese sculptor Joaquim Correia in 1956.
This monument recognizes Diogo Gomes, the Portuguese explorer who discovered the island of Santiago in 1460. A cast iron sculpture created by Joaquim Correia in 1956 stands as a testament to his discovery.