Belém

Belem is the most western district of Lisbon. Built in the sixteenth century under the reign of King Dom Manuel I and in the so-called Manueline style, the tower of Belem and the monastery of Jeronimos are the symbols of Lisbon. The tower originally protected the entrance to the Tagus. The interior of the tower is not spectacular.

By cons, do not miss the visit of the monastery with its beautiful cloister.

Nearby, gourmands will surely stop to taste the pastéis of Belem, the best Lisbon according to the Portuguese. 

In front of the monastery, the monument of the discoveries pays tribute to the Portuguese adventurers and a large map drawn on the ground recalls the many territories discovered by the Portuguese throughout the world.

 

Belém is also the place of residence of the President of the Portuguese Republic

Nearby, a museum with an exceptional collection of carriages is to discover.