An architectural monument of the 16th century, listed by UNESCO. The tower was erected in honor of the opening of Vasco da Gama to India, at different times it housed: a defensive fort, a powder warehouse, a prison, and a customs point. The construction was erected in the unique Portuguese style of Manuelino, almost lost by the XIX century. The facade and interior of the tower are decorated with priceless monuments of the era of great geographical discoveries.
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Av. Brasília, Lisboa
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+351 21 362 0034
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03.09.23
Mark
Sat on its own, a beautiful landmark. There is enough open space to ignore tourists and compose photos.
I recommend starting here for a day trip, working back towards the city by bike/foot, stopping at the local centre and other galleries and museum.. Read more »s en route.
01.09.23
Pedro
Beautiful castle like watch tower! It’s just mind blowing to have the opportunity to see such magnificent structure still standing! It’s a must see while you are here in Lisbon. Make sure you purchase tickets in advance. (Also, keep and e.. Read more »ye out for some pickpockets)
27.08.23
Borislav
One of the must-see locations in this beautiful city. I took the opportunity to dip my hand in the ocean.. Like near other landmarks, there are crowds everywhere. You should visit the tower and walk around.
08.08.23
Pradeep
It was crowded and hot so we chose to see the outsides and it's amazing. A great monument not to miss in the Lisbon area. There are cafes, public toilets, restaurants plenty of sitting space and a good way to enjoy a few hours or maybe a day. Pu.. Read more »blic transportation access is not far off - 10 minutes walk maybe. There are also parking spaces but it gets crowded easily. Best to visit in evening for a walk around the place
29.07.23
Marzio
I never post reviews of monuments, but this time I have to do it.
The ticket is 6€ and I waited in the line about 20 minutes before entering.
The safety condition is not at all satisfactory. The spiral staircase is quite steep and narrow, all t.. Read more »he stone around you is greasy because of people touching it, and there is not even a handrail.
If you happen to slip, there is nothing around you to hang on and you can severely hurt yourself and others.
The tower itself is very evocative from the outside, truly a beautiful view. However when you get inside you see absolutely nothing.
On the ground floor you see just a few cannons. The first floor is the best, as you are just next to the crenellations of the tower and have a view of the inner part. On the other two floors the only thing you do is look outside the window.
There is nothing written, you don’t get to read anything about the history of the place. There is absolutely nothing to do, nothing to see. The rooms are completely empty, not even a box with jewels, clothing or the usual things you can find in these sites.
It’s really sad: they could make it more interesting by adding small things but it feels like no one cares about it.
24.07.23
Janice
I am so glad I went to the top! The views were amazing! The museum in the basement is definitely worth a visit because it puts the while thing into perspective.
12.07.23
Tina
This monument is so beautiful! It tells a great deal about the Portugese history. However I would not wait in line to go in, instead I would take a boat and see it from the water side which gives you the perfect view and you get the history told by t.. Read more »he guides. I can recommend the team of Magic Sail, their boat is in the port next to the Tower, easy access! Enjoy
26.06.23
Bipul
We visited during the sunset hours. Very pretty tower with a lot of history. Amazing to think how the location shifted after the 18th century earthquake 😱
Very nice area around to drink and chill with a great sunset view ❤️
24.06.23
Northern
A must visit when in Lisbon! Be sure to get there at opening time to avoid the crowds!!
A beautiful tower. It's amazing how it's held up over the course of time and the stories it could tell. Beautiful day, not a lot of people. Nice that t.. Read more »here is a large green space to relax and just take it in. Oh, and there is a bathroom near the road.
06.06.23
R
Awesome spot to visit while in Lisbon but check their website ahead of time as it was closed when we went during the week.
Has a nice park and some vendors around.
Restrooms available as well.
Within walking distance of public transport with tons .. Read more »of available parking
20.05.23
Tetiana
It’s nice to visit, but the waiting time to enter with online tickets is ~ 1 hour. It’s nice that the amount of people inside the monument is regulated, so it’s not crowded at all, but it would be nicer if the tickets are sold for a.. Read more » particular time point. It would be much easier for everyone. The place is also very windy and no shadow, it is better to take a jacket and a hat to protect yourself from wind and sun.
16.05.23
Alexander
Recommend a visit for sure when in Lisbon! Beautiful, interesting design and history. Tickets are bought in the park in front, not to easy to know before. We had a lot of queue this day, for ticket, for entering castle and after each floor to go up. .. Read more »The outside is honestly better then the inside :) personally.
04.05.23
Northern
A must visit when in Lisbon! Be sure to get there at opening time to avoid the crowds!
A beautiful tower. It's amazing how it's held up over the course of time and the stories it could tell. Beautiful day, not a lot of people. Nice that th.. Read more »ere is a large green space to relax and just take it in. Oh, and there is a bathroom near the road.
01.01.23
Cheryl
This was a picturesque spot. We went in and took the steps up through the tower. You can’t go all the way to the top. They sent giant groups of people up the stairs. Once you reach the rooms there really isn’t much to see. There are so ma.. Read more »ny people that you end up getting right back in line to go up more steps to another crowded room. When we came out of that we rent into the bigger room. It was literally an empty room with a bunch of cannons. Not really to me worth the money for the ticket. But it was very beautiful outside. Tip: if you want to go in buy your ticket online and save yourself the wait at the ticket kiosk located in the garden.
09.08.22
Seth
The tower itself is fantastic. The building is incredible and a true testament to the potential ability of protection on the river here. The tour of the tower is about 30 min. There are about 2 hr 30 min of waiting in queues, however. You wait out to.. Read more » get in. You wait from one level to go to the next. You wait on that level to get back down. So, highly recommend seeing this (and the inside), but be prepared for not a lot of readings of plaques and to wait around for quite a bit.
23.07.22
Sandy
If you realize most pictures are taken outside the tower. There is no point of fast pass online but do buy your tickets online as you will save probably an hour to queue in another line for tickets to visit the tower. The lines are ridiculously long,.. Read more » they limit the amount of people in a group to enter and exit. I believe about 60 people per group. Once you enter you must go according to how they want you. You cannot leave midway and there really isn’t much to see inside the tower, barely any views. My suggestion is take pictures outside which looks way better anyway. Originally plan to spend less than an hour took over two hours. The wait to enter the tower, then lining up to enter 3 different levels aside from lining up to exit every level due to the circle stairs. Management is horrible, there is definitely no time frame for this visit. You legit have to wait till the security people say it’s fine to exit the tower. Don’t waste your time.
15.06.22
Abbie
It was really cool to see and take pictures! We got there after closing so weren't able to enter inside. But it was worth visiting even just to see and take pictures outside. It is unique compared to most other sights in Lisbon.
16.05.22
Arkadiusz
Belem Tower is inscribed on the UNESCO list of the world. Full of an amazing story. It looks very beautiful against the background of the Tagus River. It should be added to one of your sightseeing points. I recommend you to see it with your own e.. Read more »yes ?
22.04.22
Yana
Breathtaking place. Definitely worth to visit. I was impressed to see the castle in the water, and this small beach where you can take a photo in front of the castle. Might be too crowded.
Also, there is a nice park nearby, and many other sightseeing.. Read more » are very close
19.04.22
We3
Such a beautiful tower. It's amazing how it's held up over the course of time and the stories it could tell. Beautiful day, not a lot of people. Nice that there is a large green space to relax and just take it in (not supposed to bring dogs.. Read more », but some people do). Oh, and there is a bathroom near the road.
19.03.22
Joel
Such a beautiful scenery. This stunning UNESCO World Heritage tower was once the port of embarkation for Portuguese explorers and a ceremonial gateway to the capital. These cloudy sunset made the place even more magical and special. Nevertheless, wha.. Read more »t fascinated me the most was the little bay with waves constantly splashing to our feet.
05.03.22
Andy
How charming and delightful! It is a trek to get to from Lisbon center proper but we’ll worth the trip. Take the train three stops and you are there. At low tide, one can walk across the sand to the tower. It is closed on Mondays. The tower is .. Read more »a fine example of Manuelian architecture and while small, very beautiful. The nearby park is a great place to relax for a while after the monastery or many of the museums.
11.02.22
Coralie
Such a gorgeous tower on the sea. Lovely to visit inside as well and get great views. The ticket office is in the park and you need a ticket to go inside. Otherwise it is free to admire from the outside.
Someone was playing the violin outside which r.. Read more »eally added to the experience.
29.10.21
Marian
A very nice architectural masterpiece built at the sea shore. It looks amazing on the sunset and you can stay on the stairs located in front of it to admire the beautiful view. Being a touristic attraction it's a bit crowded during the day but y.. Read more »ou can visit it on the sunset when the landscape is amazing.
20.10.21
Eugen
It's a nice landmark and the setting is beautiful, but for all the hype about it I expected more. It's closed due to the pandemic so you can only see it from the outside. It's impressive of course, but rather small and unimposing. And .. Read more »being the tourist attraction that it is there are swarms of tourists. A nice park and ample space to walk along the estuary make this a nice place to visit.
03.10.21
Andrea
Go at night! Such a cool experience and no crowds. Really nice place to explore, take long exposure photographs, and reflect on Portuguese history! Lisbon is such a safe city. I look forward to coming back!
18.09.21
Sara
Nice tower and a nice park next to it. I was there in the afternoon and it was perfect weather. You will see many parents bring their babies out and about. Also, they have some standing food stall around too but not many restaurants there so better e.. Read more »at before going. This is a perfect place to chill and hang out with friends.
02.09.21
Fabian
Belen Tower is an iconic place to visit when you are in Lisbon. From downtown it is best to go to the marina where you can take a train, I recommend taking it both ways as there isn't much to see in between. The building is beautiful and an exce.. Read more »llent place to make photos. I understand that you can also enter the building but I haven't done it personally. Be sure to cross the street to visit and or photograph the building that holds different exhibitions.
13.08.21
H
Beautiful park surrounding the tower. Definitely go with your flip flops so you can put your feet in the water. There’s a nice bar area nearby with table set under the trees. Great food and drinks with very nice staff.
27.02.21
Paulo
Lisbon is a wonderful place to discover. There's so much to see and you will need many times there so all can be revealed. I'm big on getting a scooter to enjoy. My favorite is still the Caparica Coast. Food is Excellent! Enjoy it to the MA.. Read more »X!
08.02.21
Dipumaza-
Belém Tower (Portuguese: Torre de Belém, pronounced [ˈtoʁ(ɨ) dɨ bɨˈlɐ̃ȷ̃]), officially the Tower of Saint Vincent (Portuguese: Torre de São Vicente) is a 16th-century fortification located in&nb.. Read more »sp;Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It was built during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance, and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles.The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and a 30-metre (98.4 ft),four-storey tower.
21.12.20
Marcel
Beautiful, but not 'amazing'. Definitely visit this site during your stay in Lisbon, but don't expect too much from it. The history behind the tower was the most impressive part. Easily accessable by taking a bike tour or using the met.. Read more »ro/train. Walking is also possible, but might take a while from the city centre.
24.09.20
Liam
Closed so didn’t get to go up however it is a beautiful tower and located next to a equally beautiful war monument. Lots of nice photo opportunities. Toilets nearby and not far away from the main town. Don’t look at the photos on google,.. Read more » if you do...you won’t need to go! See for yourself. :)
14.09.20
Helena
Located on the Bank of Tagus River, Belem Tower was built in the 16th century as a Fortification to protect Lisbon. Not so big, but very beautiful, it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site with historical significance. I sincerely recommend your visits as.. Read more » you won't be disappointed due to that there are other magnificent sites such as Jeronimos Monastery, Padrao dos Descobrimentos in the same vicinity too. Two photos attached.
09.09.20
Adrian
Spectacular Building worth visiting.
Currently, however, due to Covid-19 the Hightower is closed. Therefore it is not worth to pay the entrance fee just to have access to the first level with a mediocre view.
Come here and visit, but stay outside u.. Read more »ntil everything is accessible again.
04.09.20
Harry
It's beautiful but the view from inside is not much different from what you can see from outside, so I wouldn't pay again to get in
02.09.20
Myriam
MUST SEE as well if you are coming to Lisbon.
25.08.20
Tylor
Very impressive structure that has stood so long protecting the mouth of Lisbon. It was beautiful to walk by the river and take pictures of in the afternoon. The only drawback is how far from the Afalma district it is, prepare to Uber or public trans.. Read more »portation as it is a very long walk. Would still highly recommend going to see this impressive piece of architecture.
17.08.20
Philipp
Beautiful and impressive tower. At the moment (as of August 2020) the upper level is closed due to CoViD which makes the visit pretty short with not much too see. The sight is included in the Lisboa Card. So when you have the card and there is no lin.. Read more »e you can go and check it out. Otherwise paying for it not really worth it. The view from the outside is sufficiently enjoyable.
02.07.20
Can
Very nice and open place. You can be safe after dark!
This is a really good place to hang out. Beautiful view, nice area.
I like the lights at night, these are like little suns that make this area bright at night.
I really enjoyed my time here and.. Read more » I will go back for a nice Picknick!
4.6 / 92
