Belém
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
As our RIB slows down and we approach the shore, we find ourselves in front of Belém, the most monumental and historically significant district of Lisbon. To look at Belém from the water is to see it as the great explorers saw it. …
Listen in the app2The Tower of Belém and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos
The two most iconic structures we see from the water are the Torre de Belém and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. The Tower of Belém, built in the early 16th century, was originally situated in the middle of the river, acting as a…
Listen in the app3The Jerónimos Monastery and the Cultural Landscape
Behind the waterfront monuments lies the magnificent Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a UNESCO World Heritage site and perhaps the greatest example of Manueline architecture. While we see it from a distance, its presence dominates the…
Listen in the app4Closing
As we pull away from the Belém waterfront, the monuments begin to recede, but their impact remains. We have seen the physical manifestation of an era that changed the course of human history. …
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What is Belém?
Belém is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6970, -9.2060 |
| Last updated |
