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   What is Belem Tower?

   • Belem Tower is an imposing UNESCO-listed medieval tower on the bank of the River Tagus in Lisbon. Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) is an imposing medieval defensive tower on the northern bank of the River Tagus in Lisbon and a symbol of Europe’s Age of Discovery.

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   How to get to Belém Tower in Lisbon?

   • At high tide, the tower is surrounded by water. The fastest way to get to Belém Tower from the center of Lisbon is taking the train that goes to Cascais, departing every 20 minutes from Cais do Sodré Station. It reaches Belém in just seven minutes, and from the station you may walk down the waterfront, past the Discoveries Monument to the tower.

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   Why is the Belém Tower a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • The Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Lisbon’s most striking monuments and the icon of a country historically moulded by its proximity to the ocean and its maritime discoveries of new worlds. Discoveries by Portuguese navigators transformed Lisbon into the world’s main trade hub in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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   When was the Belém Tower built?

   • The Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) was built between 1514 and 1520 in a Manuelino style by the Portuguese architect and sculptor Francisco de Arruda. It was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. Constructed on the northern bank of the Tagus River, this tower was used to defend the city.

   Belém Tower in Lisbon - How to get there, hours and tickets

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   The Belém Tower is situated on the northern bank of the Tagus River in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, municipality of Lisbon, accessible at the western end of the Avenida de Brasília by a small bridge.

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   The Belém Tower, located where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic. It looks like a small fairytale castle rising from the river, but this tower was built in 1515 as a beacon and fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon’s harbor.

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5. www.lisbon.net › belem-towerBelém Tower in Lisbon - How to get there, hours and tickets

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   Location. Belém Coast, 6 kilometers west of Lisbon. Schedule. October - April: 10 am to 5:30 pm. May - September: 10 am to 6.30 pm. Closed: Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December. Price. Adults: € 6 ( US$ 6.50) (+ Jerónimos Monastery, € 12 ( US$ 13); Jerónimos Monastery + Ajuda Palace: € 16 ( US$ 17.30))

6. www.tripsavvy.com › belem-tower-lisbon-portugalLisbon's Belém Tower: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

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   Jun 3, 2019 · Belém Tower. Address. Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal. Phone +351 21 362 0034. Web Visit website. Adorning the cover of numerous postcards and guidebooks, a visit to Lisbon’s beautiful, UNESCO-listed Belém Tower features on almost every visitor’s itinerary.

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   May 14, 2021 · Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) is an imposing medieval defensive tower on the northern bank of the River Tagus in Lisbon and a symbol of Europe’s Age of Discovery. History of Belém Tower.

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   May 11, 2024 · Location: The Belem Tower is located in the Belem district of Lisbon, approximately six kilometers west of the city center. It is easily accessible by public transportation, including buses, trams, and trains.

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   Description. Map. Reviews. Additional Information. The Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Lisbon’s most striking monuments and the icon of a country historically moulded by its proximity to the ocean and its maritime discoveries of new worlds.