Lisboa Trip Overview
Belem district is a must see for any visitor of Lisbon. In opposition to the hills of central Lisbon, Belem is a flat area by the river where the 2 jewels of the Manuelino architectonic style can be found. This tour is designed to give a blend of sensations, the old and the new, the formal and the picturesque, the weight of history and the lightness of street art. Finally, the yummy part, no visit to Belem is complete without tasting the Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata).
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* Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Belem district is a must see for any visitor of Lisbon. In opposition to the hills of central Lisbon, Belem is a flat area by the river where the 2 jewels of the Manuelino architectonic style can be found. This tour is designed to give a blend of sensations, the old and the new, the formal and the picturesque, the weight of history and the lightness of street art. Finally, the yummy part, no visit to Belem is complete without tasting the Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal
Jeronimos Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is one of the masterpieces of Manueline style (16th Century). The other UNESCO site in the area is Belem tower, just 1 mile away, by the river. Belem area is not short of points of interest, including the Carriage Museum, the Museum of Presidency, the tropical garden, Berardo Collection of Contemporary Art and, the last but not the least, the famous Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Belem).
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Bordalo II’s Big Raccoon Sculpture, R. Bartolomeu Dias 1400-026 Lisboa, Belem Portugal
Bordalo II (read Bordalo 2nd) follows the motto “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. His works are made out of recycled materials that have outlived their original purpose, as a statement of sustainability and ecological awareness. In this particular case, the Raccoon is made of parts of old cars. The Raccoon goes from blurred to clear as the tuk-tuk moves away, a kind of effect causing usually a lot of “wows” in the rear seats.
Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Belem tower is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. With 16 cannons covering 180 degrees of Tagus, together with the twin tower of Saint Sebastian in the South bank and a barge in the Middle of the river assuring cross fire, it made Impossible for any enemy ship to cross the defensive line.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Padrao dos Descobrimentos Avenida Brasilia Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Monument to Discoveries (aka Prince Henry and friends) is a tribute to navigators, explorers, artists, priests and scientists of 15th and 16th centuries. The monument itself is 20th century and pales when compared to the 16th century monuments of the area. The authors wished to honor the beautiful sex and did great by representing there Philippa of Lancaster, daughter of Richard III of England, daughter of John of Gaunt, mother of Prince Henry and one of the most influential figures of her time.
Duration: 10 minutes
