• Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
  Monuments
  Situated along the banks of the Tagus River, this site represents the pinnacle of Manueline architecture. Originally, a small hermitage dedicated to Santa Maria, built by Infante D. Henrique in 1452, stood where the Jerónimos Monastery is now located, near the old Belém beach. In the early 16th century, King Manuel I’s desire to construct a grand monastery was approved by the Holy See, and it was entrusted to the Order of the Friars of St. Jerome. This monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and closely tied to the Age of Discoveries, is the most outstanding Portuguese monastic complex of its era and one of Europe’s foremost churches.
• Pastéis de Belém - Pastéis de Belém
  In the early 19th century, in Belém, adjacent to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (the Hieronymite Monastery), there was a sugar cane refinery linked to a small general store. Following the 1820 liberal revolution, all convents and monasteries in Portugal were closed in 1834, and the clergy and workers were expelled.

In a bid to survive, someone from the monastery began selling sweet pastries in the shop; these pastries quickly became known as ‘Pastéis de Belém’.

At that time, Belém was considered distant from Lisbon and was mainly accessible by steam-boats. Meanwhile, the grandeur of the monastery and the Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower) attracted visitors who soon became accustomed to enjoying the delightful pastries originating from the monastery.

• Torre de Belém - Torre de Belém
  Monuments
  The Tower of Belém’s harmony and intricate ornamentation resemble a finely crafted jewel to all who behold it. It serves as a formidable bastion defending the entrance to the Tagus River, capable of coordinating firepower with the St. Sebastian tower on the opposite bank. Commissioned by King Manuel I (1495-1521) and constructed by Francisco de Arruda between 1514 and 1521, the tower was built on a basalt island near the right bank of the Tagus, opposite Restelo beach. However, due to the river’s gradual course change, the tower is now almost engulfed by the bank.
  In 1983, the Tower of Belém was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
• Padrão dos Descobrimentos - Padrão dos Descobrimentos
  Monuments
  The impressive Monument to the Discoveries makes a striking impression on the Belém riverside. It was designed in 1940 to commemorate the “Exposition of the Portuguese World,” organized by the Salazar government to celebrate the eighth and third centenaries of the founding and restoration of the Portuguese nation (1140 and 1640, respectively). However, it was only constructed in 1960 to mark 500 years since the death of Prince Henry the Navigator.
• Parque Eduardo VII - Parque Eduardo VII
  Gardens, Parks, and Forests

Eduardo VII Park is located north of Avenida da Liberdade and offers panoramic views of the city. Initially known as Parque da Liberdade, the gardens were renamed in honor of British King Edward VII during his visit to Lisbon in 1903.

• Rossio Square - Rossio Square
  Emerging from the ruins of the 1755 earthquake, this charming Lisbon square marks the northern boundary of the Pombaline Downtown. It extends in a quadrilateral shape, dominated by the neo-classical elegance of the D. Maria II Theatre, built on the site of the former House of the Inquisition.
• Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço) - Praça do Comércio
  This is one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, opening southward onto the vast Tagus estuary.
  Before the era of mass aviation, this was Lisbon’s grand reception hall for visitors arriving by sea, who could better appreciate its beauty from their vantage points on slowly docking vessels.
  It was at this dock that Kings and Heads of State would disembark when visiting Portugal.
• Lisbon Cathedral - Sé Catedral de Lisboa
  Monuments
  Dedicated to the Mother of God since 1147.
  Dedicated to the Mother of God, Lisbon Cathedral is one of the city’s treasures and one of the country’s most significant monuments, due to its historical, religious, and artistic importance. Its construction began in 1147 when the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, reclaimed the city from the Moors. It was built on a Muslim mosque, which, as archaeological excavations confirmed, had been constructed on a previous Visigothic Christian temple.
• Miradouro de Santa Luzia - The Mirador de Santa Luzia offers a sweeping view over Alfama and the Tagus River. The notable landmarks, from left to right, include the dome of Santa Engrácia, the Church of Santo Estêvão, and the two white towers of the Church of São Miguel.

The south wall of Santa Luzia features two modern tile panels, one depicting the Praça do Comércio before the earthquake and another showing the Christians attacking the castle of St. George by António Quaresma, manufactured at the Lamego Widow Factory.

Here stands the Church of Santa Luzia and São Brás, head of the old commendation of St. Brás of the Lisbon term and current national seat of the Assembly of Portuguese Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

• Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - Mirador de Senhora do Monte is situated in the parish of São Vicente (Graça), in Lisbon.
  The belvedere is located in front of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount. From here, one can see, to the south, the sea of ​​the Straw, the Castle of São Jorge, part of the Baixa of Lisbon, and the estuary of the Tagus River; to the west, from the Bairro Alto to the Forestry Park of Monsanto; and to the north, the valley of Avenida Almirante Reis.
  Next to this belvedere is the small, historic Hermitage of Our Lady of Monte (classified as Property of Public Interest), founded in 1147 and dedicated to St. Gens, a bishop who, according to tradition, was martyred here. It was on this ancient Monte de São Gens that D. Afonso Henriques set up camp to conquer the city.
  The belvedere is located in the churchyard of the small hermitage and was refurbished twice in the twentieth century. Being situated at the highest point of the Graça Quarter, it offers one of the best panoramic views of the city, especially of the Mouraria and the Castle of São Jorge.

• Private tour
• Transport by private vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• WiFi on board
• Bottled water
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges
• All insurance included

• Food and drinks
• Tickets

• Dress code is smart casual
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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