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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.
Dec 6, 2023 · Map showing the Tagus River and the Tower of Belém (underlying map © Google) The Tower is located where the Tagus River (the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula) meets the Atlantic Ocean. Mariners arrived in or departed Lisbon from Belém’s beach (Praia do Restelo), which provided shelter from the strong Atlantic winds.
Aerial view of the Tower of Belém (underlying map © Google) Despite landfills and silting around the structure, the 98-foot tower has retained its original, two-part design. Made of pedra lioz, a local limestone widely used in Portugal during this period, the complex features a. bastion.
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.
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Jun 3, 2019 · View Map. 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.
May 11, 2024 · Description: The Belem Tower, also known as the Tower of St. Vincent, is a stunning example of Manueline architecture, characterized by intricate stone carvings, ornate details, and maritime motifs. Designed by renowned architect Francisco de Arruda, the tower served as both a defensive fortress and a ceremonial gateway to the city.
