{"id":25664,"date":"2019-04-26T00:02:46","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T00:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/?p=25664"},"modified":"2019-04-28T11:44:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-28T11:44:32","slug":"portugal-lisbon-learn-about-portuguese-sea-power-through-belem-tower-monument-to-the-discoveries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/2019\/04\/portugal-lisbon-learn-about-portuguese-sea-power-through-belem-tower-monument-to-the-discoveries\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &#038; Monument to the Discoveries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of things to do in Belem Neighborhood of Lisbon. We first went to the most visited site called <a href=\"\/wordpress\/2019\/04\/the-most-visited-site-at-lisbon-portugal-jeronimos-monastery\/\">Jeronimos Monastery<\/a>, then we had the most famous Portuguese egg tarts at <a href=\"\/wordpress\/2019\/04\/the-most-famous-portuguese-egg-tarts-in-lisbon-portugal-pasteis-de-belem\/\">Pasteis de Belem<\/a> (only 5 mins walks from Jeronimos Monastery). Then we proceed to the bank of the Tagus River to check out other important monuments, such as the Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoveries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25558 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153117.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153117.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153117-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Belem Tower<\/h3>\n<p>Belem Tower is one of the iconic landmarks in Belem Neighborhood of Lisbon. The historical tower is built on the Tagus River, in case you are not familiar with Tagus River, it is once a major maritime port and also one of the important river in Portugal, also the longest in the Iberian Peninsula, it flows between Portugal and Spain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25565 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153808.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153808.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153808-585x780.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A Lighthouse then Defence Fortress<\/h3>\n<p>Belem Tower is also known as Tower of St Vincent; it was built in the early 16th century with Portuguese Manueline architectural style which includes sea elements in the decoration. Originally it was used as a lighthouse but then used as a defence fortress on the orders of King Manuel I (The King who asked to build <a href=\"\/wordpress\/2019\/04\/the-most-visited-site-at-lisbon-portugal-jeronimos-monastery\/\">Jeronminos Monastery<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>Ticketing<\/h3>\n<p>You can purchase the ticket (Adult Euro 6.00) to go in the Belem Tower but the queue to go up is very long because there is only single way up and down and the stair are super narrow (only can fit one person at a time). You can imagine the crowd if I tell you the number of tourists visited Belem Tower is about 500,000 yearly.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the tower, you are able to see the view overlooking the Belem neighborhood and River Tagus. it is better to get your ticket online that way you can save time. Even if you are not planning to go up the tower, the view is still as lovely from the outside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25566 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153834.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153834.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153834-585x780.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>25 de Abril Bridge<\/h3>\n<p>The other side of Belem Tower, you will notice an imitation of Golden Gate Bridge but the suspension bridge is actually called 25 de Abril Bridge. It looks very similar to the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/2018\/02\/golden-gate-bridge-san-francisco-california\/\">Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco CA USA<\/a>. The Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge connects Lisbon on the north bank and Alameda on the south bank. It looks almost identical comparing their designs and colors used.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25559 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153403.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_153403-585x273.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Sanctuary of Christ the King<\/h3>\n<p>Next to the suspension bridge, you will notice a giant statue which looks similar (another imitation) to the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil. It is a Catholic monument called Sanctuary of Christ the King, inspired by Rio De Janeiro&#8217;s famous Christ the Redeemer statue. The statue shows Jesus with his wide open arms which look exactly the same as the one in Brazil.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25575 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_155324.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_155324.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_155324-585x775.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Padr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos<\/h3>\n<p>This monument is also located on the banks of the River Tagus, not very far the Belem Tower. The structure is pretty amazing, it is huge and it was built to remember the explorers who helped establish Portugal as a 14th-century superpower. The design of the monument represents the prow of a ship if you see it from the banks of the Tagus River but appear as Latin cross when you see it from the rear of the monument.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25578 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_160042.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_160042.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_160042-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Heroes of the Portuguese Discoveries<\/h3>\n<p>Each side of this monument, they are heroes of the Portuguese Discoveries and the figures who are in all profession, such as sea explorers who discovered Brazil, renowned poets, painters, mathematicians, kings and many more.\u00a0 This is the proudest monument for the entire Portuguese nation as it shows many achievements done through sea activities.\u00a0 Can you imagine a small country like Portugal was able to conquer so many countries back then?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25577 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_155823.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_155823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_155823-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>World map in a Compass<\/h3>\n<p>There is a Compass Rose which can be best seen as a whole picture if you are at the top of the monument (Entry to the monument is \u20ac5). The compass is drawn on the ground, inside there is a world map, showing the Portuguese pride, the countries that Portuguese has conquered are all named in the map. I spotted some countries in Asia, such as Macau and <a href=\"\/wordpress\/2017\/10\/malaysia-malacca-trip-historical-trail-in-bandar-malacca\/\">Malacca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25583 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_160933.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_160933.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_160933-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Wave-patterned mosaic<\/h3>\n<p>There is wave-patterned mosaic which represents one of the important features for Portugal.\u00a0 I visited the Senado Square in Macau China last month and saw a similar wave-patterned mosaic.\u00a0 Macau was colonized by Portugal for many years, so there is a strong influence from the Portuguese culture.\u00a0 The wave-patterned mosaic path and the egg tarts are two things can be well noticed in Macau.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25586 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_161056.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_161056.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_161056-585x441.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Tuk-tuk<\/h3>\n<p>Tuk-tuk so popular and it can be seen in most of the tourist sites in Lisbon.\u00a0 They are cute and easy to get around the steep and narrow streets of Lisbon.\u00a0 It is about \u00a0\u20ac45-70 for one hour tour for up to six people.\u00a0 If you are lucky, you get a really fun tour guide driver to tell you the history and hidden gems in Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25571 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_154252.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_154252.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_154252-585x487.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Final thoughts:<\/h3>\n<p>A stroll in the bank of Tagus River was a very educational tour for me.\u00a0 I got to learn about Portuguese sea power and some imitation such as of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio De Janeiro.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25572 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_154503.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal Lisbon : Learn about Portuguese Sea Power Through Belem Tower &amp; Monument to the Discoveries\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_154503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20181224_154503-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of things to do in Belem Neighborhood of Lisbon. 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