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Discover all there is to know about the Discoveries in the city of Lisbon Have you heard about the great Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama? Regardless, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the famous area of Belém. One of the most monumental and historical parts of Lisbon, it is heralded the launch place of the Discoveries, making its mark on the global map. Travel back in time with us in this accessible tour, to the XV Century and visit the historical sites of Belém and the powerful Portuguese empire. Round up the tour with a famous Pastel de Belém and fall in love with this quaint town that has already stolen the hearts of everyone that comes to Portugal.
Visit Belém, the riverside area linked to the Portuguese Discoveries. Get to know the National Coach Museum, the largest (and only) coach collection in the world, from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Also visit the Maritime Museum, that reflects the importance of the experience and knowledge that the pioneering Portuguese navigators brought to the world Explore the Jerónimos Monastery, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. The construction began on 1501 to commemorate the return of Vasco da Gama from India. The building is predominantly Manueline style (Portuguese late Gothic). Come and taste the famous “Pastéis de Belém”, made and served at the “Antiga Confeitaria” in Belém since 1837! No visit to Belém is complete without getting to know the Belém Tower and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, two of the most important examples of Manueline art.
