Portugal · Historic Sites
Tower of Belem
A UNESCO World Heritage fortified tower on the banks of the Tagus River, the Tower of Belem is an iconic symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery and a masterpiece of Manueline architecture.
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Historic Sites in Portugal
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Portugal · Palaces
Sintra National Palace
The best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal, distinguished by its iconic twin conical chimneys and a remarkable interior decorated with the finest examples of Mudéjar tilework on the Iberian Peninsula.
Portugal · Religious Sites
Jeronimos Monastery
A UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture, this stunning 16th-century monastery in Lisbon's Belem district celebrates Portugal's Age of Discovery and houses the tomb of Vasco da Gama.