A quiet conversation with history on the rocky edge overlooking the Indian Ocean, where Vasco da Gama erected this Portuguese cross on his first journey to India in 1499. It's the only padrão existing on the eastern coast of Africa and a very important piece of regional and South Asian history.
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Visiting the Vasco da Gama Pillar in Malindi felt like stepping into a quiet conversation with history. Standing on the rocky edge overlooking the Indian Ocean, I was struck by how calm and timeless t...
If someone is at coast in Malindi and misses to visit this place, then one would miss a very important piece from history of not only this region but also of South Asia as well. This place reminds how...
Portuguese cross (padrão) erected by Vasco da Gama on his very first journey to India in 1499. Put on concrete base in the 19th century, is the only padrão existing on the eastern coast of Africa toda...
Well organised Heritage site for Kenya. Keep up the good work. Also visiting the early church set up in 15th century was awesome.
A historical monument worth visiting together with the chapel which a walking distance from the pillar while you're in Malindi.
