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  • Barefoot, a young man walks the procession's 5 km across the city of Belem do Para. The cross is made out of massive wood.
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  • Belem do Para's bishop holds the 28 cm high saint: it is the Lady of Nazareth, worshipped by two million people in this procession on each second Sunday of October. It has been this way for 212 years.
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  • When pilgrims fail to keep their promise - depleted of strength, worn down by religious trance - they have to come back next year. Again and again, until the promise is fulfilled.
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  • Faith pushes to the limit. During the pilgrimage the believers fight to keep their hands on the 350 m long rope. More than 5000 hands are attached.  Promises are pricey: 9 hours and 20 minutes to walk the 5 km.
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  • The night before the big Sunday gathering, students (mostly) get together and have their own procession.
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  • Almost two million people get together in the Lady of Nazareth's procession. It is the biggest catholic gathering  in South America.
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  • Mothers dress their kids like angels for they believe this will  protect them from Evil and diseases.
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  • The miniature replica of a house means this woman made a promise to have a new home. You can also see people carrying limb prostheses, puppet babies, miniature fishing boats...
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  • The miniature replica of a house means this woman made a promise to have a new home. You can also see people carrying limb prostheses, puppet babies, miniature fishing boats...
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  • A man on his knees fulfills his promise to the Saint. Many people come to the procession to pay devotion to the Lady of Nazareth in the form of painful acts.
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  • Almost two million people get together in the Lady of Nazareth's procession. It is the biggest catholic gathering  in South America.
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  • Handicapped people take their turn in the procession. Nothing stops them as they believe in the healing powers of the Saint.
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  • Faith pushes to the limit. During the pilgrimage the believers fight to keep their hands on the 350 m long rope. More than 5000 hands are attached.  Promises are pricey: 9 hours and 20 minutes to walk the 5 km.
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  • Dressed like angels only as they can be the children are led to the procession.
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  • Faith pushes to the limit. During the pilgrimage the believers fight to keep their hands on the 350 m long rope. More than 5000 hands are attached.  Promises are pricey: 9 hours and 20 minutes to walk the 5 km.
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  • Wax leg prostheses or wax images of children are sold to pilgrims. They use them to serve as a symbol of what they are asking from the Saint. <br />
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  • 7am: the day before the big Sunday gathering, drivers carry the image of the saint. It is called the traffic procession - times have changed.
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  • Visitors walking by the ìcatwalkî which lead to Belem's Tower. 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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  • Despite the foggy morning, tourists pose and take pictures at Belem's Tower. 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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  • A man searches for octopus in the small pond left by the low tide, near Bele'm Tower. 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Detail from a window of Belem's Tower. The windows of each floor are different from the others. 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.
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  • Detail from a window of Belem's Tower. The windows of each floor are different from the others. 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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  • Visitors walking by the ìcatwalkî which lead to Belem's Tower. 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.
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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.
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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.
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  • Despite the foggy morning, tourists pose and take pictures at Belem's Tower. 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.
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  • 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.
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  • A man searches for octopus in the small pond left by the low tide, near Bele'm Tower. 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Interior view of Belem's cultural center (ìCentro Cultural de Belemî).
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  • Interior view of Belem's cultural center (ìCentro Cultural de Belemî).
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  • The Belem Tower marks the place where portuguese caravelles sailed starting the era of the Discoveries.
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  • Katia Guerreiro in traditional pastry shop of Pasteis de Belem , in Lisbon. Fado singer Katia Guerreiro is one of the young singers generation  that are bringing a new strenght to this traditional kind of portuguese music.
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  • The Belem Tower marks the place where portuguese caravelles sailed starting the era of the Discoveries.
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  • The Belem Tower marks the place where portuguese caravelles sailed starting the era of the Discoveries.
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  • The Belem Tower marks the place where portuguese caravelles sailed starting the era of the Discoveries.
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  • Katia Guerreiro in traditional pastry shop of Pasteis de Belem , in Lisbon. Fado singer Katia Guerreiro is one of the young singers generation  that are bringing a new strenght to this traditional kind of portuguese music.
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  • A lady puts cinnamon and powder sugar on top of four "pastéis de Belém" at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém carrying a batch of still warm "pastéis de Belém".
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém serving "pastéis de Belém" to costumers in the counter.
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém serving "pastéis de Belém" to costumers in the counter.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém removes from the hoven a batch of "pastéis de Belém".
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém fills a pack of 6 "pastéis de Belém".
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  • A lady puts cinnamon and powder sugar on top of two "pastéis de Belém" at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
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  • People buying "pastéis de Belém" (Custard pies) at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém carrying a batch of still warm "pastéis de Belém".
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém serving "pastéis de Belém" to costumers in the counter.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • Batches of still-hot "pastéis de Belém" lie on the table to cool and deflate, at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém kitchen.
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  • An employee at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém removes from the hoven a batch of "pastéis de Belém".
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  • A lady pics one "pastel de Belém" at Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
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  • People buying "pastéis de Belém" (Custard pies) at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon. Two "pastéis" (plural for "pastel") lie on the counter.
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  • People buying "pastéis de Belém" (Custard pies) at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon. Two "pastéis" (plural for "pastel") lie on the counter.
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  • One "pastel de Belém" is hold while one of the busy rooms in Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém is seen on the background
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  • Carriages Museum in Belém district in Lisbon, is the most visited state-owned museum in Portugal.
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  • Couple and their bycicles with Belém Tower on the background. The Tower was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and included in the registry of the Seven Wonders of Portugal in 2007. It was built in the early 16th century and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style.
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  • Customers seat at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
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  • Customers seat at the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém, in Lisbon.
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  • Carriages Museum in Belém district in Lisbon, is the most visited state-owned museum in Portugal.
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  • Carriages Museum in Belém district in Lisbon, is the most visited state-owned museum in Portugal.
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