Overview
Built between 1515 and 1521 on the banks of the Tagus, Belém Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site symbolising Portugal's Age of Discovery glory. Its ornate Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) stonework features carved ropes, crosses, and armillary spheres — motifs of maritime exploration. Originally set midstream, it shifted closer to shore after the 1755 earthquake. Along with the Monument to the Discoveries and Jerónimos Monastery, it anchors Belém's must-see trio. Admission about EUR 10 (free Sundays until 14:00). 5-minute walk from Tram 15E or Bus 728 Belém stop.
Opening Hours
10:00-17:30 (closed Mondays; closed 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May, 25 Dec)
Travel Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for the narrow spiral staircase. Don't miss the original pastéis de nata at nearby Pastéis de Belém.
Hotels near Belém Tower
Hotels and guesthouses in Lisbon, Belém, Lisbon
