Located on Tagus River, adjacent to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Belém Tower was built as a fortress to guard the Lisbon harbour. For the sailors it was the last sight of home before embarking on an ...

Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to ...

The waterfront Belém is a historic neighborhood that houses some of Lisbon's most important monuments, museums and one very popular Portuguese tart cafe, the Pasteis de Belém. Here you'll find the ...

Belem Tower stands proudly by the river, telling centuries of Lisbon’s maritime history. In this video, we explore its detailed architecture, scenic location, and the stories that make it one of the ...

Tucked along the banks of the Tagus, Belém is one of Lisbon’s most atmospheric neighbourhoods, steeped in stories from the Age of Discoveries. For many, it’s the best of both worlds: close to the city ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Some rulers really justify their descriptions. Ethelred the Unready was decidedly that, especially ...

The Belém Tower has guarded the entrance to Lisbon for more than 500 years. Built on a small basalt island next to the northern bank of the Tagus River, the tower (and the people manning it) has ...

When Portugal was a leading seafaring nation, the Belém Tower welcomed explorers and merchant vessels to the port of Lisbon. Today, it's a tourist attraction with a fantastic view. The tower was ...