The Belém Tower,one of the most famous and visited landmarks in Portugal. Its construction started in 1515 and completed in 1519

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Perhaps Belém's most famous feature is its tower, Torre de Belém, The tower was built as a fortified lighthouse late in the reign of Dom Manuel l (1515–1520) to guard the entrance to the port. It stood on a little island in right side of the Tagus, surrounded by water.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Belem,Lisbon,Portugal,Europe
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
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