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Belem

Belem

Torre de Belem

Torre de Belem
Torre de Belem
Torre de Belem

Igreja Santa Maria de Belem

Igreja Santa Maria de Belem
Igreja Santa Maria de Belem

Doca de Belem

Doca de Belem
Doca de Belem
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Tagus River Bus

Tagus River Bus

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About Belem

Belém is the southwesternmost district of Lisbon. Far from the city centre, but easily accessible, this neighbourhood is located at the mouth of the River Tagus. Portugal’s various explorers set sail from this part of town to other parts of the world and brought back riches and their many discoveries.

Belém houses two incredibly famous landmarks. The first is Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) and the second is Belém Tower (Torre de Belém). In addition, travellers will also enjoy exploring the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), the Ponte 25 de Abril and the National Coach Museum.

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