French: Monastère des Hiéronymites et tour de Belém à Lisbonne
The Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon is a World Heritage site in Portugal defined by the UNESCO in 1983 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing Location.
It is on position 165 (189, 72) in our monthly survey..
"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."
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