St. George’s Castle
It is known as St. George’s Castle, to the ruins of a castle on St. George’s Hill. Human occupation of the castle hill dates back to at least the 8th century BC. The castle stands in a dominant position on the highest hill of the historic center, providing visitors with one of the most beautiful views over the city and over the Tagus River estuary, which is why the Portuguese government makes great efforts to preserve it.
Jerónimos Monastery
It is a 16th century Hieronymite monastery in Belém, a district of the Portuguese capital. It is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic complex of the time. It is considered the crowning of Manueline architecture and the church as one of the most important hall churches in Europe. Construction began on the initiative of King Manuel I in the early 16th century and would last for one hundred years, directed by four successive master builders.
Monument to the Discoveries
The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument built in 1960, on the banks of the Tagus River in Belém, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator. It is 52 meters high and celebrates the sailors, royal skippers and all those who participated in the development of the Age of Discoveries.
Convento Do Carmo
The convent of the Order of Carmen, is a former Catholic convent located in the parish of Santa Maria Maggiore. The medieval convent collapsed during the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 and destroyed the gothic church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Evidence of the earthquake can still be seen on the southern façade of the convent today.
Belém Tower
The Belém Tower, officially the Tower of St. Vincent, is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as an embarkation and disembarkation point for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It was built at the height of the Portuguese Renaissance and is an outstanding example of the Portuguese Manueline style, although it also incorporates touches of other architectural styles.