A Day in Belem, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal
The district of Bel茅m is home to some of the most elegant historical buildings in Portugal. It may sound dull to visit a watchtower and monastery, but these monuments are far from ordinary. In fact, seeing the dazzling designs on Bel茅m Tower and Jer贸nimos Monastery may end up being a highlight of your time in the area. Today Bel茅m is a suburb of Lisbon and makes a great day day trip from the capital.
The port city of Bel茅m has been a favourite casting off point for sailors since the 13th century. The furthest they travelled at this time was the Canary Islands. It was during the country鈥檚 Age of Discovery though, that Bel茅m and its port really started to gain importance. Most of the large expeditions occurred in the 15th and 16th centuries when Portuguese ships sailed for Morocco, India, Sir Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil and more. These successful exploits brought a lot of money and prestige to the city. As this was happening, noble families began building summer mansions and palaces in Bel茅m and the wealth of the city grew even more. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The port city of Bel茅m has been a favourite casting off point for sailors since the 13th century. The furthest they travelled at this time was the Canary Islands. It was during the country鈥檚 Age of Discovery though, that Bel茅m and its port really started to gain importance. Most of the large expeditions occurred in the 15th and 16th centuries when Portuguese ships sailed for Morocco, India, Sir Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil and more. These successful exploits brought a lot of money and prestige to the city. As this was happening, noble families began building summer mansions and palaces in Bel茅m and the wealth of the city grew even more. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Day in Belem, Portugal
Guide Location: Portugal » Lisbon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Portugal » Lisbon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Fortress of San Sebasti茫o da Caparica
- Jer贸nimos Monastery
- Farol de Bel茅m (Lighthouse)
- Ajuda National Palace
- Past茅is de Nata
- Monument of the Discoveries
- Bel茅m Tower
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