Belém Tower
CountryPortugal
RegionLisbon
Period16th century
Year Built1515
About Belém Tower
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon harbor. The last sight for Portuguese sailors heading to sea. A masterpiece of Manueline architecture. Built on a small island in the Tagus.
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