Torre de Belém

"... the Tower of Belem, one of the most interesting structures in Lisbon. It was completed in 1520, in the reign of Emmanuel, for the protection of the Tagus, and is said to be modelled on an old design by Garcia da Resend, private secretary of John II. It stood originally on a rocky islet in the stream".--Baedeker 1913 Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon UNESCO World Heritage site. DSC_0653p1

Lisbon Day 2

October 13th 2022
Our second day in Lisbon began with an extensive buffet breakfast at the Tivoli Hotel. I've seen many a European hotel breakfast buffet, but this one outdid them all. I ordered an omelet from the omelet staton and enjoyed other selections, including yogurt, sausages, breads, cheeses and even a Pastel de Nata. Thus fortified, we were ready for a day of sightseeing around the capital. The tour bu ... read more

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more

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