The final coin in the Portuguese Architecture series is dedicated to Gonçalo Byrne, one of the most prestigious Portuguese architects and author of a vast work that has already received many Portuguese and international awards of particular significance in the areas of heritage and culture. This coin, created by sculptor Eloísa Byrne, features a representation of the Port of Lisbon’s Maritime Traffic Control Tower, an award-winning design that is one of the most emblematic examples of the work of architect Gonçalo Byrne.
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7.50
euro
PORTUGAL
Reverse description
The maritime traffic control tower at APL in Lisbon, built in 2001.
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ARQUITETO GONÇALO BYRNE
2020
E. BYRNE - CASA DA MOEDA
