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With its exquisite beaches, yellow trams, and 16th-century architecture, Lisbon has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years. Having been erected in 1514 and 1520, the Belem Tower has lived through the ravages of time and witnessed most of the country’s turbulent history. During the reign of King John II, the Belem Tower was built as a ship replacement to protect the shoreline from impending dangers. It was the age of the Portuguese explorers venturing out into the unknown. The Belem Tower has now been accredited to the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The late-Gothic architecture of the Belem Tower can be attributed to Francisco de Arruda, who erected it in the traditional Manueline style. Incorporating maritime discoveries in buildings was all the rage back then. The Belem Tower once stood on an independent island. The great earthquake of 1755 shifted the course of the river and eventually merged the island land with the shore. Read on to know more about the Belem Tower, how to book Belem Tower tickets, its opening hours, and other details that will help you plan your visit.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
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Duration: 1.5 Hours
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Duration: Flexible
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Belém Essential Combo: Belém Tower + Jerónimos Monastery Tickets
Officially known as the ‘Tower of St. Vincent’, this 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts hundreds of visitors every year. Make sure to book your Belem Tower tickets well in advance to secure your spot. You can book your tickets online and enjoy a hassle-free experience touring the Belem Tower.
Carved out of limestone, the ‘Tower of St. Vincent’ became one of the most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its unique, 16th-century architecture. Built as a defense system, the Tower cuts a stunning picture, charming enough to invite friends, but deadly enough to keep away enemies.
As a relic of Portugal’s maritime discovery period, the Belem Tower has a facade, dotted with twisted ropes, armor, and little spears. Near the turrets, you will see many rhinoceroses carved onto the wall. These figures are the first known representations of rhinoceroses in Western art.
The second floor of the Belem Tower opens to a King's Room. The most striking feature of this room is the Royal Court of Arms, Emmanuel I, placed above an elegant arc. If you can climb up the steep staircase and go to the Tower terrace, you will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of the waterfront Esplanade across the river.
The lower bastion of the Belem Tower has many canons lined up and positioned at the entrance. There are dungeons underneath the Belem Tower. Before the battle between Spain and Portugal in 1580, King Manuel I threw his captives in the prison cells of the Belem Tower that were used as prisons until 1830.
Duration of the Visit: 2 hours
Best Time to Visit: March to May are the best months to visit the Belem Tower, as the city slowly blooms into summer and the weather is still pleasant. Try to wake up early and catch the sunrise from the Belem harbor nearby.
Address: Avenida Brasilia, 1400-038, Lisbon, Portugal.
A. Yes, you can purchase Belem Tower tickets online.
A. The best way to buy Belem Tower tickets is to purchase them online.
A. The Belem Tower is situated amid Belem’s cultural hub at Avenida Brasilia, 1400-038, Lisbon, Portugal.
A. Book Belem Tower tickets online and get amazing discounts.
A. Belem Tower is a standing testament to Portugal’s maritime discovery period. Their 16th-century Gothic architecture built in Manueline style, with a steep staircase leading to the most picturesque view of the Tagus river deserves your attention.
A. The best way to reach the Belem Tower is to take the tram from line 15 or line 15E.
A. March to May are the best months to visit the Belem Tower for the weather is pleasant and the city looks beautiful, warming up to the summer temperatures.
A. The Pena Palace, the National Palace of Sintra, Moorish Castle, and Queluz National Palace are some attractions near the Belem Tower. All these tourist hotspots are situated amid Belem’s cultural hub.
A. You have to purchase tickets online or at the entrance before entering the Belem Tower.
A. The Belem Tower is open from 10 AM to 6:30 PM from May to September and from 10 AM to 5:30 PM from October to April.
A. You are allowed to click pictures of any portion of the Belem Tower.
A. The Belem Tower is only partially wheelchair accessible from the outside. The tower has no ramps or elevators, given its 16th-century Manueline style.
A. Belem Tower has many levels and a long winding staircase leading to the terrace. Make sure to explore it thoroughly for at least one to two hours.
A. There are no toilets in the Belem Tower.