Prestor John Memorial
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Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth > Central
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Description
The Prestor John Memorial, unveiled in 1986 by the then Portuguese Ambassador to South Africa, is dedicated to the mythical king-priest, Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers who discovered South Africa. The memorial consists of a large Coptic cross and, in the central circle, are the figures of Prester John and a Portuguese navigator.
Behind the City Hall, in Fleming Square, stands a monument dedicated to the mythical king-priest, Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers who discovered South Africa.
It was the quest for Prester John as a Christian ally that led to expeditions to reach him by sailing around Africa. The Monument consists of a large Coptic cross and, in the central circle, are the figures of Prester John and a Portuguese navigator.
The monument, which was unveiled in 1986 by the Portuguese Ambassador, is believed to be the only monument in the world depicting Prester John.
It was the quest for Prester John as a Christian ally that led to expeditions to reach him by sailing around Africa. The Monument consists of a large Coptic cross and, in the central circle, are the figures of Prester John and a Portuguese navigator.
The monument, which was unveiled in 1986 by the Portuguese Ambassador, is believed to be the only monument in the world depicting Prester John.
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Latitude : -33° 57' 46.13" S | Longitude : 25° 37' 25.28" E
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