On this tour we'll visit Belém, one of the most charming areas in Lisbon and also learn a bit more about the Portuguese discoveries.
Portugal was the first global empire in the world and everything started in this lovely district called Belém. Vessels left its harbors to navigate through the unknown, facing the dangerous of the Oceans to discover new land, build churches and forts to make Portugal the first global Empire in History.
Belém is also considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the city, with its many historical buildings and famous UNESCO heritage sites, the Jeronimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém. Both were idealized by King D. Manuel I and built in a unique architecture style that become to be known as the "Manueline Style".
We'll also see the incredible Monument to the Discoveries, the impressive Presidential Palace, Afonso de Albuquerque Square, the gardens of Belém, the CBB, the Compass Rose and the Pastéis de Belém.
Portugal was the first global empire in the world and everything started in this lovely district called Belém. Vessels left its harbors to navigate through the unknown, facing the dangerous of the Oceans to discover new land, build churches and forts to make Portugal the first global Empire in History.
Belém is also considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the city, with its many historical buildings and famous UNESCO heritage sites, the Jeronimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém. Both were idealized by King D. Manuel I and built in a unique architecture style that become to be known as the "Manueline Style".
We'll also see the incredible Monument to the Discoveries, the impressive Presidential Palace, Afonso de Albuquerque Square, the gardens of Belém, the CBB, the Compass Rose and the Pastéis de Belém.
- Afonso de Albuquerque Square: We'll meet at Praça Afonso de Albuquerque
- We'll see the Presidential Palace
- Torre de Belem Garden: We'll walk by Belém Garden
- Sala Thai: We'll see the beautiful Thai Pagoda in Belém and learn about its origen.
- We'll learn why the Pastéis de Belém are so famous
- Jardim da Praca do Imperio: We'll see the beautiful Praça do Império
- Padrao Dos Descobrimentos: We'll lear a bit more about the famous Portuguese Discoveries and learn how Portugal forged the first Global Empire.
- Rosa dos Ventos: This beautiful map shows all the places the Portuguese have been during the Discoveries age.
- Ponte 25 de Abril: You'll learn there reason the bridge looks so much like Golden Gate Bridge.
- Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei: You'll learn the connection between the Christ in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro
- Torre de Belem: We'll see learn a bit more about the most famous landmark in Portugal and about the unique Manueline Style
- Centro Cultural de Belem - CCB: We'll visit the Centro Cultura Belém and learn a bit more about its origin.
- Jeronimos Monastery: We'll end the tour at Jeronimos Monastery, the most emblematic and important building in Lisbon
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- Professional Guide
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- gratuites
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
