Vespucci's First Voyage

Date: May 10, 1497 • Location: Cadiz, Spain

Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World.

Amerigo Vespucci was a Florentine explorer and navigator from the Republic of Florence after whom the Americas are named.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Spain's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.