The Torre de Belém is the main icon of Lisbon. It is a small structure in the Belém neighbourhood, touching the waters of the Tajo river. To access to it, you have to cross a short wooden walkway and when the tide go in, the tower looks like it is completely inside the water.
It was built as a defense tower because the mouth of the river to the sea is perfectly visible from it, and it was also used as a lighthouse. In 1983 it was declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, and nowadays, it received thousands of visits every year. What it is really worth to see is the sunset. The tower has 5 floors communicated through spiral staircase and it finished in an amazing terrace with views to the Tajo.
Other Destinations
-
Doha
Doha is the capital of Qatar, a country located in the Arabian Gulf bordering with the Kin... -
Dubai
The Emirate of Dubai is the second largest one of the seven United Arab Emirates and it ha... -
Bilbao
The city of Bilbao is located in the Basque Country, one of the autonomous communities of ... -
Tenerife
Tenerife is one of the most beautiful islands belonging to the archipelago or the Canarian... -
Punta Cana
Punta Cana is one of the most popular tropical paradises in the world and it’s no wonder... -
Minorca
... -
Madeira
The Portuguese island of Madeira has a volcanic origin and it is located ... -
Alicante
Alicante is one of the most engaging coastal areas of Spain. The city and the surrounding ...
Log in to Bautrip
Register here
Register to Bautrip
Finish registration
If it's not in your inbox it may be in the spam folder.
Register to Bautrip
Register here