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From where the great explorers set sail...

Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Torre de Belém was the starting point for many of the voyages of discovery, and for the sailors it was the last sight of their homeland.

 

Explore Jul 2, 2013 #28

 

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