Belem Tower Portugal

Belem Tower or the Tower of St Vincent is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the nearby Jerónimos Monastery) because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defence system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.

 

Photo taken 28th of Nov 2018

Camera used: Sony A7 III

Lens: Sony FE 50mm F/1.8

Belem Tower Portugal

 


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