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Belém Tower (Portuguese: Torre de Belém, pronounced [ˈtoʁɨ ðɨ βɨˈlɐ̃j]; literally: Bethlehem Tower), officially the Tower of Saint Vincent (Portuguese: Torre de São Vicente) is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway ...
The Belém Tower was the first Portuguese fortification with two floors of firing positions, marking a new evolution in military architecture. The corners of this platform, as well as the top of the tower, are equipped with watchtowers surmounted by domes reminiscent of Moorish art.
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.
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.
Jun 3, 2019 · Everything you need to know about visiting Lisbon's Belém Tower, including its history, when to visit, what to expect, ticket prices, and more.
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.
The Tower of Belém, built to defend the city, is not only one of the top 10 attractions of Lisbon, but also the most famous historical landmark in Portugal. Perched on the banks of the Tagus River, the 16 th century medieval fortress is an enduring symbol of Portugal's powerful maritime empire.
Nov 22, 2023 · Belém Tower, often referred to as the “Tower of St. Vincent,” is a fortress-like structure that stands proudly on the northern bank of the Tagus River. This magnificent tower was built during the early 16th century, between 1514 and 1520, under the orders of King Manuel I.
This serial World Heritage property comprises the Monastery of the Hieronymites and the Tower of Belém, both known as the complex of Belém, located on the shore of the Tagus River at the entrance to the port of Lisbon.
Considered the highest expression of Manueline architecture for its profuse and elegant decoration, the Tower of Belém was granted Cultural Heritage of Humanity status by UNESCO in 1983.
