Belém Tower

Tower Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

What to expect

The Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery, featuring a unique blend of Manueline, Gothic, Moorish, and Renaissance architecture, and offering stunning views of the Tagus River

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the fortress-like structure and learned about its history

Highlights: Kids will love exploring the fortress-like structure and learning about its history ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the waterfront to the Torre de Belém, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built between 1514 and 1520

Highlights: We enjoyed admiring the intricate details of the tower’s exterior and exploring its five floors, leading to a roof terrace ✨

Belém – 03.03.22

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Belém Tower, a 16th-century fortification that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers. It's a beautiful example of the Manueline style

Highlights: The Belém Tower is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. It's a symbol of the Age of European Great Discoveries. We imagined what it must have been like for the explorers! ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a closer look at the impressive tower

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning views and the historic significance of the tower ✨