A World Heritage Site, Belém Tower played an important role in Portuguese exploration during the Age of Discoveries. View the native beige-white limestone used in this Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style. King John II commissioned a defense system to be built at the end of the 15th century. The tower was not built until later, under King Manuel I, and was finally completed in 1519. Though the tower has seen many changes and additions to its original structure, it is still most famous for its beautiful 15th century architecture. As you explore, you'll discover the historical value of this site, which served as a defense at the mouth of the Tagus river and as a prison to many over several centuries. With our custom trip planner, Lisbon attractions like Belém Tower can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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Belém Tower reviews
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We queued for a long time to get into the tower and then we’re disappointed by the lack of information inside. However, it was great for views of the 24 April Bridge and the statue of Christ on the...
We queued for a long time to get into the tower and then we’re disappointed by the lack of information inside. However, it was great for views of the 24 April Bridge and the statue of Christ on the... more »
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A nice place to visit and walk around and take pictures!! The day we visit it was very windy!! but worth to go!!
A nice place to visit and walk around and take pictures!! The day we visit it was very windy!! but worth to go!! more »
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Great spot to see if coupled with other attractions in the area! If going solely for the tower, it won’t take you a huge amount of time to explore. However, it’s a beautiful structure nonetheless.
Great spot to see if coupled with other attractions in the area! If going solely for the tower, it won’t take you a huge amount of time to explore. However, it’s a beautiful structure nonetheless. more »
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Breathtaking place. Definitely worth to visit. I was impressed to see the castle in the water, and this small beach where you can take a photo in front of the castle. Might be too crowded. Also, there is a nice park nearby, and many other sightseeing are very close
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Such a beautiful tower. It's amazing how it's held up over the course of time and the stories it could tell. Beautiful day, not a lot of people. Nice that there is a large green space to relax and just take it in (not supposed to bring dogs, but some people do). Oh, and there is a bathroom near the road.
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Such a beautiful scenery. This stunning UNESCO World Heritage tower was once the port of embarkation for Portuguese explorers and a ceremonial gateway to the capital. These cloudy sunset made the place even more magical and special. Nevertheless, what fascinated me the most was the little bay with waves constantly splashing to our feet.
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Such a gorgeous tower on the sea. Lovely to visit inside as well and get great views. The ticket office is in the park and you need a ticket to go inside. Otherwise it is free to admire from the outside. Someone was playing the violin outside which really added to the experience.
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This was a picturesque spot. We went in and took the steps up through the tower. You can’t go all the way to the top. They sent giant groups of people up the stairs. Once you reach the rooms there really isn’t much to see. There are so many people that you end up getting right back in line to go up more steps to another crowded room. When we came out of that we rent into the bigger room. It was literally an empty room with a bunch of cannons. Not really to me worth the money for the ticket. But it was very beautiful outside. Tip: if you want to go in buy your ticket online and save yourself the wait at the ticket kiosk located in the garden.
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