Belém Tower

Avenida de Brasília
Phone: (+351) 213.620.034

Belém Tower
One of the most famous ex-libris of Lisbon, it was deservedly declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and is one of History´s most beautiful military constructions.

Built as a stronghold to assure the defense of the entrance to the river Tagus, an identical fortress should have been construted on the other side of the river, but this never happened.

Recently restored, it is austere inside (but from the windows you can admire dazzling views of the city and river), in contrast with its outside architecture, profusely decorated with symbols of the Manueline style and others inspired by the Portuguese travels to discover the world.