Torre de Belem (Belem Tower)
foto: M.S.
2009
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Belém Tower is a fortified tower located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition. It has become one of the symbols of the city, a memorial to Portuguese power as it was during the Age of Discovery.
In 1983, it was classified, together with the nearby Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery), as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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