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Igreja Santa Maria de Belém, also known as the Church of Santa Maria de Belém or simply Belém Church, is a historical church located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. It is one of the city's most significant landmarks and holds great cultural and architectural importance. The church was built in the late 15th century in the Manueline style, characterized by intricate ornamentation and maritime motifs.
The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal. It became the necropolis of the Portuguese royal dynasty of Aviz in the 16th century but was secularized on 28 December 1833 by state decree and its ownership transferred to the charitable institution, Real Casa Pia de Lisboa. — Wikipedia
The Praça do Império is a city square and park situated adjacent to principal monuments and tourist attractions in the civil parish of Belém, municipality and Portuguese capital of Lisbon. — Wikipedia
Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus river estuary, in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon. Located along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and the Orient, the monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. — Wikipedia
The Belem Lighthouse is a distinctive lighthouse constructed with alternating stripes of stone and brick. It stands prominently along the Tagus River promenade, positioned between the iconic Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It was built during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance, and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles. The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and a 30-metre (100 ft), four-storey tower. — Wikipedia
The Monument to the Overseas Combatants, also known as the Monument to the Overseas War, is a memorial located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is dedicated to honoring and commemorating the soldiers who fought in the Portuguese Colonial War, which took place from 1961 to 1974. The monument was designed by architect Francisco José Keil do Amaral and sculptor João Cutileiro and was inaugurated in 1994. It consists of a large central obelisk surrounded by sculptures and reliefs that depict scenes of the war and pay tribute to the soldiers' bravery and sacrifice.
The Belém Cultural Center is a complex of artistic venues located in Belém in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It is the largest building with cultural facilities in Portugal, with over 140,000 m2 (1,500,000 sq ft) of usable space. The centre was initially built to accommodate the programme of Portugal's Presidency of the European Council in 1992, but with the long-term goal of providing permanent venues for conferences, exhibitions and performance arts, in addition to meeting halls, shops and cafés. — Wikipedia
Pastéis de Belém is a renowned bakery located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. It is famous for its signature pastry known as "Pastel de Belém" or "Pastel de Nata." These delicious custard tarts are a true culinary delight and a must-try when visiting Lisbon. The recipe for Pastéis de Belém is a well-guarded secret, passed down through generations since the 19th century.
The Belém Palace, formally the National Palace of Belém, is the current official residence of the President of the Portuguese Republic, the head of state of Portugal. Located in the Belém District of Lisbon, the palace's main façade fronts the Praça Afonso de Albuquerque, facing the Tagus River. A former residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, the Belém Palace complex is made up of various buildings, wings, courtyards, and gardens, built variously from the 18th to 21st centuries. — Wikipedia
The Garden of Afonso de Albuquerque, also known as Jardim de Afonso de Albuquerque, is a public garden located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. The garden is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese military leader and navigator who played a significant role in the Portuguese Age of Discovery.
The Tropical Botanical Garden, known as Jardim Botânico Tropical in Portuguese, is a botanical garden located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is situated in the Belém district near the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Palace. The garden spans across an area of approximately 7 hectares and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing a diverse range of tropical and subtropical plant species.
MAAT, short for the Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology, is a contemporary art museum located in Lisbon, Portugal. Situated along the Tagus River in the Belém district, MAAT is housed in a distinctive building designed by the architecture firm Amanda Levete Architects. The museum's unique architecture and waterfront location make it a prominent landmark and a hub for artistic and cultural activities in Lisbon.
