Lisbon the Call of the Sea
|
Reviewed by:
Editorial Staff
Rating:
|
Also in Belèm,on the river bank,you will find another marvellous Manueline
monument, also classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Torre de Belèm.
Designed in the 16th century by Francisco Arruda,the Torre de Belèm is
a square tower with a polygonal bastion facing the river Tagus.
The exterior is covered with abundant decoration,its facades showing Arabic
and Venetian influences on the balconies and verandas,contrasting with the interior,which
is a lot most austere in its decoration.The organic elements of the Manueline
style are rapresented here in many different forms and the Torre de Bèlem
has the first sculptural prtrayal of an African animal,in this case a rhinoceros.
Much more recent but still invoking the grandeur of the Age of Discovery in
Belèm is the Padrao dos Descobrimentos .The monument ,from 1960,commemorates
the five hundredth anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator,paying tribute
to the instigator of the Voyages of Discovery and also to the most important
Portuguese sailors.
The singularity of Belèm is without a doubt its role as a symbol of the “golden age”of the Voyages of Discovery.
However the modern age and cultural entertainment are also present in the CCB-Centro
Cultural de Belèm.To walks in the extensive gardens,to admire the river
views or simply to relax with a delicious”pastel de nata”-for all
this Belèm is foundamental.
Category: Attractions
Maybe you might also be interested in:
| 25 de Abril Bridge | |
|
The Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge or 25th April Bridge had opened in the year 1966 and is considered as the first bridge built in Lisbon to cross to the southern bank. This bridge crosses the 2,000 meters wide, River Tagus at... Reviewed by: Jò
|
|
| St. George's Castle | |
|
The St. George's Castle is visible from a long way and dates back to an Iron Age settlement, occupied by the Romans in 205 BC. It is a 110 meters and 361 feet high hill on which the castle stands and constitutes the central... Reviewed by: Laalamani |
|
| Cristo Rei | |
|
Cristo Rei is a statue situated across the Tagus River from Lisbon. It was built by the citizens as thanks to God, when they were grateful that Portugal didn’t join the fight in World War II. This beautiful... Reviewed by: Jò |
