Torre de Belem: History, architecture and memory

Lisboa Trip Overview

On the bridge that welcomes you to the tower, you will begin this special journey. You will discover a very special gift that the governor of Portuguese India gave to King Manuel I of Portugal, which gave birth to the legend of Ganda. Your narrator is none other than the patron of Lisbon and the man who gave purpose to the construction of this building, Saint Vicent. As you discover the interior of the the tower on the first floor, your narrator will reveal the military role that the tower has played in local history. You will explore the different floors as the narrator tells you the history of the monument and his own personal tragic story as a martyr during Roman times. The emotional narration will end and your tour will conclude as you admire the amazing view from the top of the building.

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* Duration: 1 hour
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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On the bridge that welcomes you to the tower, you will begin this special journey. You will discover a very special gift that the governor of Portuguese India gave to King Manuel I of Portugal, which gave birth to the legend of Ganda. Your narrator is none other than the patron of Lisbon and the man who gave purpose to the construction of this building, Saint Vicent. As you discover the interior of the the tower on the first floor, your narrator will reveal the military role that the tower has played in local history. You will explore the different floors as the narrator tells you the history of the monument and his own personal tragic story as a martyr during Roman times. The emotional narration will end and your tour will conclude as you admire the amazing view from the top of the building.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal

You’ll walk this beautiful tower and learn the stories and the secrets that lay inside.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Wine With a View, Castelo de Sao Jorge Next to Belém Tower, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal

wine bar

Pass By: Museu do Combatente, Forte do Bom Sucesso, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal

Museum



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