Belém Tower
A 16th-century fortress on the Tagus River in Lisbon, commissioned by King Manuel I of Portugal and built by Francisco de Arruda, completed around 1521 to defend the harbor and guide explorers during the Age of Discovery. UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983; enduring symbol of Portugal’s maritime history.
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Continent: Europe
Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro (€). Sub: 100 euro cents
Coins: 1/2/5/10/20/50c, €1/2
Connections: Vasco da Gama (sea route to India); Manueline architecture (Portuguese late Gothic); Port wine (from Douro Valley)
