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Belém Tower
Fortified tower in Lisbon, Portugal
About Belém Tower
Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent, is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon, Portugal, which served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. The tower symbolizes Portugal's maritime and colonial power in early modern Europe. It was built during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates other architectural styles, such as the minarets, which are inspired by Moorish architecture. The structure was built from lioz limestone, a material local to the Lisbon region, and is composed of a bastion and a 30-metre (100 ft) four-storey tower.
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Where is Belém Tower?
Belém Tower is in Portugal. The nearest city is Almada, about 5 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Belém Tower?
Yes. The 3-day Lisbon plan is about 7 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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