´Belém tower - Lisbon
The Torre de Belém is a fortification located on the right bank of the Tagus River, in Lisbon. It was originally surrounded by waters in its entire perimeter but over the centuries it was surrounded by the beach, until it was incorporated today on dry land.
One of the city's highlights, the monument is an icon of 16th century architecture, in a synthesis between the medieval keep and the modern bulwark, where artillery pieces were available.
Classified as a National Monument in 1907, it is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1983.
´Belém tower - Lisbon
The Torre de Belém is a fortification located on the right bank of the Tagus River, in Lisbon. It was originally surrounded by waters in its entire perimeter but over the centuries it was surrounded by the beach, until it was incorporated today on dry land.
One of the city's highlights, the monument is an icon of 16th century architecture, in a synthesis between the medieval keep and the modern bulwark, where artillery pieces were available.
Classified as a National Monument in 1907, it is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1983.