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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Portugal  /  Central Portugal  /  Lisbon District  /  Lisbon  /  Belém Tower

Belém Tower, Lisbon

4.3
#2 of 7,876 in Things to do in Portugal
Must see · World heritage site · Landmark · Tourist Spot
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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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http://www.torrebelem.pt/
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Recommended duration
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30 minutes
Hours
Sunday10am - 5:30pm
MondayClosed
Tuesday10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday10am - 5:30pm
Thursday10am - 5:30pm
Friday10am - 5:30pm
Saturday10am - 5:30pm
Contact

Avenida Brasilia - Belem,
Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal

+351 21 362 0034

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  • By kas647
    The tower looks so interesting, we decided to go in. The ticket office is an utter disgrace. We stood for nearly half an hour in the boiling sun, with less than 15 people in front of us. It is... 
    The tower looks so interesting, we decided to go in. The ticket office is an utter disgrace. We stood for nearly half an hour in the boiling sun, with less than 15 people in front of us. It is...  more »
  • By awilkie1
    Nice to head out of central Lisbon. Train down from metro station €1.50. We didn’t go in as many suggest not much is gained but worth going to have a look round at the beautiful architecture! 
    Nice to head out of central Lisbon. Train down from metro station €1.50. We didn’t go in as many suggest not much is gained but worth going to have a look round at the beautiful architecture!  more »
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  • By We3 Travels
    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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  • By Liam Gahan
    Closed so didn’t get to go up however it is a beautiful tower and located next to a equally beautiful war monument. Lots of nice photo opportunities. Toilets nearby and not far away from the main town. Don’t look at the photos on google, if you do...you won’t need to go! See for yourself. :)
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