Destination: PORTUGAL
Sights * Bairro Alto * Baixa and Rossio * Castelo de São Jorge y Olisipónia * Mosteiro dos Jerónimos * Museu Calouste Gulbenkian * Museu da Marinha * Museu Nacional do Azulejo * Padrão dos Descobrimentos * Parque das Nações * Praça do Comércio * Sé * Torre de Belém	Torre de Belém In the nearby suburb of Belém, the Torre de Belém (Belém Tower) rises beside the Tagus river. This exquisite honey-colored stone tower is a symbol of Portugal's maritime past. Built between 1515 and 1520, it was designed by Francisco de Arruda, a Portuguese architect whose earlier Moroccan travels influenced his style. His work shows delightful Moorish elements - little domes topping the battlements, corner towers, and arcaded windows and loggias. Built as a bastion against pirate attack, it later served as a prison and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Address: Avenida de Brasília Phone: 21 362 0034 Hours: Tue.-Sun. 10-5 Restaurant: São Jerónimo Bus: 27, 28, 29, 43, 49, 51; tram 15 Metro: Train: Belém Admission: €2-€4	COUNTRY Portugal REGION CITIES Lisbon   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features Porto MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK Book Info Order Online