Torre de Belem

Torre de Belem
Torre de Belem
E Pawłowska

Situated on the Tejo river front across the green from the monastery is the tower.
A fine example of Manueline architecture it also survived the earthquake.
The tower was originally in the river and guarded the enterance of the port. However the river has receeded leaving the tower high and dry.
photo E Pawłowska

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