Torre de Belém
A Manueline bastion on the Tagus shore, symbol of the age of exploration.
Seen from outside it already justifies the trip to Belém. The riverside walk links it to the Discoveries Monument and the area's museums.
It is in the Belém neighbourhood. If you have time, MAC/CCB - Museu de Arte Contemporânea e Centro de Arquitetura is 10 minutes on foot. The Lisbon in 2 days plan stops here. It pairs well with the Cascais and Estoril along the coast trip.
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