Out and about in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has a long history and, as a sea town on the Atlantic, it had a prominent role in the European exploration of new worlds in the XV and XVI centuries. If you are staying in Lisbon, Portugal, it is worth booking accommodation in this city for a few nights, as there are several attractions worth visiting.
An area of Lisbon that reflects its history of great maritime explorers is Belém. It is from this area of Lisbon that many explorers embarked for their voyages of discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator led the first overseas expedition to Ceuta in Morocco; Bartholomeu Dias embarked to round the Cape of Good Hope. Also, Ferdinand Magellan embarked in Belém for
his first voyages; Vasco da Gama went on an expedition to discover the sea route to India and Christopher Columbus stopped here on his way back to Europe from the New World.
The Tower of Belém, in Lisbon, is the starting point of all these famous Portuguese voyages. The Tower of Belém was built in 1515 as a fortress to guard Lisbon’s harbour and it was designed by the architect Francisco de Arruda, including elements from different styles, such as Moorish towers and Venetian loggias. UNESCO has listed the Belém Tower among the World Heritage Monuments and, if you are in Lisbon, this monument is worth seeing, not only because of its historical importance and its beautiful architecture, but also because of the splendid view that it is possible to enjoy from its roof.
For accommodation in Lisbon, why not rent an apartment in Lisbon for your vacation?
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An area of Lisbon that reflects its history of great maritime explorers is Belém. It is from this area of Lisbon that many explorers embarked for their voyages of discovery. Prince Henry the Navigator led the first overseas expedition to Ceuta in Morocco; Bartholomeu Dias embarked to round the Cape of Good Hope. Also, Ferdinand Magellan embarked in Belém for
his first voyages; Vasco da Gama went on an expedition to discover the sea route to India and Christopher Columbus stopped here on his way back to Europe from the New World.The Tower of Belém, in Lisbon, is the starting point of all these famous Portuguese voyages. The Tower of Belém was built in 1515 as a fortress to guard Lisbon’s harbour and it was designed by the architect Francisco de Arruda, including elements from different styles, such as Moorish towers and Venetian loggias. UNESCO has listed the Belém Tower among the World Heritage Monuments and, if you are in Lisbon, this monument is worth seeing, not only because of its historical importance and its beautiful architecture, but also because of the splendid view that it is possible to enjoy from its roof.
For accommodation in Lisbon, why not rent an apartment in Lisbon for your vacation?
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