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Belem's Tower and its surroundings

Belem's Tower and surroundings as seen from the boats that cross Tagus river. The area of Belem's Tower attracts lots of visitors, both tourists and locals, because of its beauty and peacefulness. Belem's Tower was built in the fifteenth century (1514-1520) as a military fortification. It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

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Belem's Tower and surroundings as seen from the boats that cross Tagus river. The area of Belem's Tower attracts lots of visitors, both tourists and locals, because of its beauty and peacefulness. Belem's Tower was built in the fifteenth century (1514-1520) as a military fortification. It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.