Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém ... l'élégante ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Lisbon is best approached by water. Like the Portuguese capital itself, the Lisbon suburb of Belém ought ...

Belém Tower, Located on Tagus River, adjacent to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Belém Tower was built as a fortress to guard the Lisbon harbour. For the sailors it was the last sight of home ...

Belém is one of the most historic and charming neighbourhoods in Lisbon, known for its significance during the Age of Discoveries. From the Belém Tower to ... panoramic view of the Tagus estuary.

The waterfront Belém is a historic neighborhood that houses some of Lisbon's most important monuments ... Here you'll find the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument ...

you can also pay for an upgraded ticket to view the documentary about the monument and access the viewpoint. Hours for the Belém Tower vary by season, but it is generally open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 ...