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Torre de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal

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Torre de Belémnull
  • Address Avenida da Índia
    Belém
    Lisbon
    Portugal
  • Phone number+351 21 346 3658
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Originally built as a defense battlement in 1515, this tower is now a symbol of Portuguese exploration and discovery. Commissioned by King D. Manuel I, the tower showcases a fine example of fortified military architecture from the Middle Ages. It stands guard over the river Tagus. With its many terraces, it provides a breathtaking view of the river. The entrance is via a wooden bridge that traverses the river below and since 1983 it has been dubbed a global property declared by UNESCO. It opens daily at 10 a.m.

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