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10 Sights & Landmarks in Belem That You Shouldn't Miss
Just four miles from the center of Lisbon, Belem (or Santa Maria de Belem) is best known for Belem Tower (or Torre), a 16th-century fortified lighthouse built to guard the port. This was, after all, the port from which famous Portuguese navigators like Vasco de Gama set off to explore the world. The area is also home to Belem Palace, built in the 16th century by King Manuel and now the official residence of Portugal’s president. Belem is also home to the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery.
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1. Bordalo II's Big Raccoon Sculpture
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By sonjes2020
Fabulous artwork of Bordalo’s - so close to the Cultural Centre. This is one of my favourite pieces and I’ve seen 7 of his art now..
2. Centro Cultural de Belem - CCB
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
This is a dynamic cultural space with art galleries, terrific views of the city, and a coffee shop.
Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal
The Centro Cultural de Belem, which was built in the early 1990s, houses a Conference Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, a Exhibition Centre and numerous shops, restaurants and cafés. It's located very close to the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and just across the road from the Padrao dos Descobrimentos monument. The Exhibition Centre houses the Museu Coleção Berardo, which is a modern art collection, and the CCB is worth visiting just to see the collection.
3. Capela de Sao Jeronimo
4. D. Nuno Alvares Pereira Sculpture
5. Fonte Luminosa de Belem
6. Afonso de Albuquerque Square
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4.0 based on 205 reviews
This dramatic statue commemorates the famous 15th-century explorer, Vasco da Gama.
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Superb park in center of Lisbonne, with banchs, statues, trees and flowers, near two museums and restaurants with terraces; near the place to take the tourisme seightseeing bus
7. Figura Feminina (com crianca)
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
8. Figura Feminina (com cavalo marinho)
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
