DK Eyewitness Lisbon by DK Eyewitness

Author:DK Eyewitness [DK]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 9780241535622
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Set like a giant stone rook at the edge of the Tagus, this elaborate tower showcases some of Belém’s best Manueline architecture. After admiring the intricate exterior, climb its narrow spiral staircase for breathtaking views.

t The Torre de Belém, sitting at the edge of the Tagus river

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t The stone fortess, a symbol of Portgual's seafaring power

Commissioned by Manuel I, the tower was built as a fortress in 1514–20, and soon became a symbol of Portugal’s era of expansion. The real beauty of this Manueline gem lies in the decoration of the exterior. Adorned with rope carved in stone, it has openwork balconies, Moorish-style watchtowers and distinctive battlements in the shape of shields. The Gothic interior below the terrace, which served as a storeroom for arms and a prison, is very austere, but the private quarters in the tower are worth visiting for the loggia and the panorama.

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