Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan (1480 – April 27, 1521) was a Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to lead an expedition across the Pacific Ocean.

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Magellan':

  • Belem Belem Tower - left there to his voyages on behalf of the Portuguese king
  • Churches and Convents of Goa conquered 1505
  • Cidade Velha visited 1519
  • Melaka and George Town conquered 1511
  • Peninsula Valdes visited 1520
  • Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara conquered 1505