Belém Tower

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Belém Tower

Lisbon · Portugal

Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) is a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture standing on the bank of the Tagus River in Lisbon. Built between 1516 and 1521 as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon and a fortified lighthouse, its ornate stone carvings celebrate Portugal's Age of Discovery. Generations of ships departing to explore the world sailed past this tower, making it a symbol of Portuguese maritime heritage.

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São Jorge Castle

São Jorge Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) is Lisbon's oldest and most prominent historic monument, a Moorish castle crowning the hilltop of the São Jorge hill in the historic Alfama district. The present fortification dates from the 11th-century Moorish occupation, though the site has been fortified since the Iron Age. Its towers and battlements offer sweeping 360-degree views over Lisbon, the Tagus River, and the sea. The castle contains the ruins of the royal palace used by Portuguese kings and is surrounded by a pleasant park with peacocks and black swans.

Lisbon · Portugal

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