Belém Private Walking Tour

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Lisbona, Portogallo

Il programma nel dettaglio

Belém is the charming neighbourhood located to the west of Lisbon’s city centre, nestled alongside the river Tagus. This beautiful area plays an immensely important role in Portuguese history. Belém is well-known for its waterfront monuments and wide-open spaces, giving a tribute to the country’s legendary nautical adventurers. Admire the Manueline architecture of 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery, and learn about the two most important figures of the Portuguese Discoveries that are interred there: Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões. As you stroll around the city you will discover that this elegant area of the city probably holds the record, In terms of places to visit and sights to see.



You will learn about:

*Moorish rule;

*Kingdom of Portugal;

*Prince Henry the Navigator;

*House of Aviz;

*Arrival of Vasco da Gama;

*Luís de Camões and the Lusiads;

*Brigantine era;

*French invasion in 1807;

*Departure of the Portuguese Royal Family to Brazil;

*Tropical Botanical Garden of the Overseas Empire, founded in 1906.



You will see:

*Belém Tower;

*Monument to the Discoveries;

*Praca do Império;

*View of Belém Cultural Center / Berardo Collection Museum;

*View of Navy Museum;

*Jerónimos Monastery;

*View of National Coach Museum;

*Tropical Botanical Garden.



Languages

English and Portuguese