Belém Tower
Lisbon during the 16th century, played a very important role
in international trade. Because of the established maritime routes, Lisbon became a natural harbor due to its geographical location. King João II drew up a plan to protect the city and built three forts on the Tagus River. The king died and his successor, King Manuel, built the Tower of Belém. Francisco de Arruda was the architect responsible for the tower. In honor of the King, the tower includes reasons Manueline (Portuguese Late Gothic) and carved rope, armillary spheres and crosses of the Military Order of Christ. The structure includes the bastion and the tower of four floors. Hotels in Lisbon
The tower is 35 m (115 ft) on the second floor has balconies. Over time, the Torre de Belém lost its primary function of defense and was a prison, a customs post, a telegraph and a lighthouse. The facade is very ornate Manueline motifs, the tower was built during the Age of Discovery and is today one of the most beautiful monuments of Lisbon. The views of the Tagus are wonderful. It is World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the nearby Jerónimos Monastery both located in the beautiful neighborhood of Belém.
Year of Construction: 1515-1519
Opening Times: May to September 10.00AM-6.30PM October to April 10.00AM-5.30PM
Closed on Mondays, Easter, January 1st, May 1st and December 25th
Tickets: 5,00€ (Sundays and Public Holidays free until 2.00PM)
Tram Line: Number 15 exit Belém
Where is the Belém Tower in Map of Lisbon
Where is Belém Tower on Map of Lisbon