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Belem


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 278 attractions in Lisbon
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Attraction type: Historic walking area, Neighbourhood
Address: Lisbon
Portugal

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Must go!
16 Aug 2009

3 must-see attractions close-by (as in walking distance) - Jeronimos Monastery, Discovery Monument, Belem Tower and most of all, the Pasteis de Belem. more

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4 of 5 stars
Concord, CA
9 May 2009

My wife read that Jeronimos Monastery was a #1 must see, so we made the trip to Belem. We took the metro to Cais do Sodre and then the tram to Belem. We also visited the Discover's Monument and Belem Tower. Jeronimos Monastery is very impressive! And you have to have a photo together at Discover's Monument. Belem Tower is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Florence
5 May 2009

I went at the beginning of December and the place was very quiet and enjoyable. The tower that seems to come out of the water was inspiring and a nice walk from where the tram stops. The Pasteis de Belem shop, although filled with tourists, does make delicious pastries and is definitely worth a stop. more

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5 of 5 stars
Minnesota
4 Dec 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

It is an easy tram ride from the center of Lisbon to this riverside suburb and lots to see once you are in Belem (Bethlehem in English). The river views as it flows toward the Atlantic, the bridges, the Discoverer's Monument, the monastary, coaches museum, and more and you can easily spend the better part of a day if you... more

21 Oct 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Belem has wonderful sights and amazing historical locations. However, if you go, you MUST stop at Pasteis de Belem. This is a local pastry shop that has been in existence since 1837 and serves the most wonderful custard pastries, pasteis de nata...along with a surprisingly well priced menu of lunch items. We spent a week in Lisbon and visited Pasteis... more

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4 of 5 stars
Busselton, Australia
19 Aug 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We had a lovely day visiting Belem. Our favourites were the Tower of Belem and the Maritime Museum. The tower had great views from the top and is very well preserved. The Maritime Museum has some great exhibits on Portugese maritime history including full size royal barges. It is definately worth the 1.50E entrance fee. Beware the No 15 Tram... more

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4 of 5 stars
Romania
28 Jul 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

Belem is not just about the tower. It's a nice, quiet area including the Monastery of Jeronimos, the Museum of Coaches, the Marine Museum, the Discoverers' Monument and many others. The Monastery is an impressive building which is worth visiting by all means; it's difficult to describe how beautiful it is. The tower of Belem resembles the monastery in terms... more

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4 of 5 stars
Crewe, UK
18 Dec 2005
9/11 found this review helpful

We'd had a couple of days sightseeing in Lisbon. So oing out to Belem, sitting out on the waterside, and in the gardens allowed us to chill out for a morning. You'll get some great views, and if you want museums there are plenty there. Get the tram from the Pracio del Comercio. It takes about 20 minutes. more

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4 of 5 stars
香川県
21 Oct 2009

リスボン市内からトラムを利用し、ベレンの塔へと辿り着き着きました。 12月でもポルトガルの寒さは厳しくなく、大航海時... more

28 Sep 2009

ベレン地区は、リスボンから市電で30分。ジェロニモス修道院、ベレンの塔、発見のモニュメントと名所が多数あります。ジェロニ... more

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Lisbon, Portugal