Lisbon, Portugal | Belem District Half-Day Tour

Belém is located about 40 minutes’ drive from downtown Lisbon. There are many buildings and monuments commemorating the Portuguese Age of Navigation. There is also a famous century-old Portuguese egg tart shop. Why not plan a half-day tour of Belém? 📍Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Monastery It was built to commemorate the triumphant return of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama from Europe to India The monastery combines the architectural features of Venetian and Renaissance styles The magnificent building is one of the most famous monuments in Portugal The famous Portuguese egg tart was developed by the nuns of the monastery! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :