Torre de Belem

"The openwork balconies and domed turrets of the fanciful Belém Tower make it perhaps the country's purest Manueline structure." Full review

"This western waterfront neighborhood beckons... museums abound, and the planetarium is a kid-favorite."

"Jutting out onto the Rio Tejo, this World Heritage–listed fortress epitomises the Age of Discoveries." Full review

"Portugal’s most famous tower has risen out of the water (except at low tide, when it’s connected to the shore by a narrow, sandy isthmus) from the banks of the Tejo for nearly 500 years." Full review

"The tower was originally built in 1519 in the middle of the Tagus to defend the Hieronymite monastery and to serve as a lighthouse." Full review

"A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck. " Full review

"A symbol of maritime Lisbon, this Byzantine and Gothic tower stands out over the mouth of the Tejo, guarding the entrance to the city’s harbour." Full review

"A postcard-perfect example of Manueline might, the four-story, UNESCO World Heritage–listed fortified tower hugging the river Tejo was designed in the early 16th century by Francisco de Arruda." Full review

"The Manueline structure serves as a monument to that heyday and was named a UNESCO World Heritage site along with the nearby Monastery of Jeronimos. Visitors can go inside and explore the interiors." Full review

"A monument to Portugal's great military and naval past, the tower stands on or near the spot where the caravels once set out across the sea." Full review