What looks to be an idyllic mini castle seamlessly floating on the Tagus riverfront was originally a fort that served to protect Lisbon's port ... The Belém Tower is free to visit, but to tour ...

The Belem Tower in Lisbon’s Belem district is one of the more iconic landmarks in Portugal. The picturesque tower on the waterfront has been used as a military fort, a prison, a lighthouse and ...

Lisbon, Portugal is one of the oldest cities in ... impressive churches like Santa Engracia Church and Belem Tower; and its ...

The waterfront Belém is a historic neighborhood that houses some of ... the Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the Belém Palace (the official residence of Portugal's president) ...

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 ...

Mary has lived in southern Portugal for over 20 years. When she's in Lisbon, you can find her chatting with the chef at the latest culinary hotspot, checking out a new rooftop bar or sampling the ...

For good weather, the best time to go to Portugal is March ... like the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower, both in Lisbon. But there are other artistic and historical destinations ...