Nazaré - Portugal Along the Atlantic coast in Sitio da Nazare , one was placed in 1939 commemorating the arrival of Padrão Vasco da Gama to Nazare . According to history, Vasco da Gama before embarking on the sea route to India as a pilgrim Nossa Senhora of Nazaré, where he invoked his protection during the trip. When he returned to Portugal was again the Sitio thank Nossa Senhora da Nazaré . Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c