Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon World Heritage Site

Official name: Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon | UNESCO
Country: Portugal | Map
Continent: Europe
Location: City of Lisbon
38.6919° Lat, -9.2158° Lon | Map
Code: 263
Time Zone: Europe/Lisbon (WEST, +0100)
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Category: Cultural
Description: Inscribed 1983. Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.