Belém
"The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and the Torre de Belém are the supreme architectural
representatives of a period in which the Portuguese nation played a leading
role, expanding the horizons of both Europe and the world. They were erected
symbolically in Belem, which, in the sixteenth century, was the site of the
port from which the caravelas and other large
ships set sail on the great voyages of the Portuguese maritime discoveries.
Today, now that both the port and beach have disappeared, the site has become a
pleasant leisure area."
There are also the Discoveries Monument and other museums such as that of the old Portuguese army. For now the pictures will do. Explanations will come later since I have to begin focusing on my project, which is heavily research based.
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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Monumento dos Descobrimentos
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Torre de Belém
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Museu do Combatente
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Centro Cultural de Belém
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and a few more...
More cobblestone art! The collection is increasing!!!
