Belem's Tower and its surroundings

Stairs that grant access between floors of Belem's Tower. The space is narrow and visitors have to wait for their turn to pass, one at a time. 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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Stairs that grant access between floors of Belem's Tower. The space is narrow and visitors have to wait for their turn to pass, one at a time. 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.