Belem Tower: Portugal's Gateway to the Age of Discovery 🇵🇹 #travel #explore #portugal
On the banks of Lisbon's Tagus River stands a striking stone sentinel — Belém Tower, or Torre de Belém. Built between 1514 and 1520, it was originally part of a defensive network designed to protect Lisbon's harbor from enemy ships. But over time, it became much more than a fortress. It was the ceremonial gateway to the city and a ...