The most classic landmark building in Portugal’s port: Torre de Belem

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 Torre de Belem, when strolling around the Belem district in the suburbs of Lisbon, you will surely not miss this most classic landmark building of the Portuguese port. The five-story defensive carved fortress is also the symbol of Lisbon. It was built in 1514 to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful circumnavigation of the world and is of extraordinary significance. The Belém Tower is divided into two parts: the tower body and the rampart. It is a Portuguese Manueline-style building, like a medieval sea fortress. This giant white tower has witnessed the prosperity and rise and fall of the Age of Discovery. The function of Belém Tower has changed several times, from an initial defensive fortress to a prison for criminals, and now it is listed as a World Heritage Site, which has repeatedly demonstrated the importance of Portugal in the Age of Discovery. The first floor is the entrance to the battery, the basement is the prison cell, the second floor is an open platform, the third to fifth floors are internal rooms, there is a white carved balcony outside the third floor, and the top floor overlooks the entire port, with beautiful scenery. The ticket price is €6 and it is well worth the visit. #PortugalTravel #BelemTower