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Belem Tower

The Castle by the Sea, Symbol of Lisbon

Located on the riverbank in Lisbon's Belém district, the Belém Tower is a defensive fortress built in 1514 and used to guard the nearby waters. The Belém Tower, a representative of Manueline architecture, was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1983 and is regarded as a symbol of Lisbon.

Located on the riverbank in Lisbon’s Belém district Lisbon, the Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) was built in 1514. Originally built to guard the nearby waters and in honor of St. Vincent, Lisbon’s patron saint, it is regarded as the Symbol of Lisbon.

The five-story defensive fortress is Representative of Manueline Architecture. The Belém Tower is decorated with a rope pattern, with watchtowers and turret areas all around the perimeter to discourage invading enemies. In 1983, Belém Tower was listed as a World Heritage Site, joined by the nearby, also Manueline Jerónimos Monastery.

The Belém Tower is not only a symbol of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, but also the most popular tourist attraction in Lisbon, thanks to its unique shape and long history. In Belém Tower Garden, you can always find citizens and tourists enjoying their leisure time, Monument to the South Atlantic Flight, the War Museum and others can give you a deeper understanding of Lisbon’s history.