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Portugal's caravels sailed off to conquer the great unknown from Belem, and today this lisbon riverside precinct is a giant monument to the nation's Age of Discoveries.
First stop should be the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a Manueline masterpiece whose wonderfull decoration and peaceful spaces will leave you inspired.
A short walk away is the Torre de Belem, the much-photographed symbol of Portugal's maritime glory. The imposing limestone Monument to the Discoveries, also facing the river nearby, is shaped like a caravel and features key players from that era. |
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If you have time, look around the Centro Cultural de Belem, one of Lisbon's main cultural places, which houses the Museu do Design, a collection of 20th-century designers, and featuring every day a diferent cultural event.
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labahian Tue Jun 3, 2008 21:31 UTC
BONITO SIM SENOR! | nepalgoods Tue May 8, 2007 17:50 UTC
Nice place! Thanks! | easyoar Sat Apr 29, 2006 14:19 UTC
Loevly pics! Is Belem part of Lisbon, I thought so when I was there a few years ago, but was I wrong? I hope that bench with the graffiti on is on a quiet spot!!! | chiara76 Tue Jan 17, 2006 13:44 UTC
Nice page. I miss Lisboa a lot...Greetings from Poland. |
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