Top Things to do in Belem
Top 10 Things to do in Belem, Central Portugal
Just four miles from the center of Lisbon, Belem (or Santa Maria de Belem) is best known for Belem Tower (or Torre), a 16th-century fortified lighthouse built to guard the port. This was, after all, the port from which famous Portuguese navigators like Vasco de Gama set off to explore the world. The area is also home to Belem Palace, built in the 16th century by King Manuel and now the official residence of Portugal’s president. Belem is also home to the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery.
Restaurants in Belem
1. Bordalo II's Big Raccoon Sculpture
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By sonjes2020
Fabulous artwork of Bordalo’s - so close to the Cultural Centre. This is one of my favourite pieces and I’ve seen 7 of his art now..
2. Museu Nacional dos Coches
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4.5 based on 1,588 reviews
Located in an 18th-century riding academy attached to the royal palace, the museum features coaches and carriages dating back to the seventeenth century.
Reviewed By JLW1789
National Coach Museum is really a one of kind place. I have always wanted to go was the coach museum in Lisbon. This place did not disappoint! My favorite coaches were the The Ocean Coach, The Processional Coach, The Mail Coach. The Ocean coach was made to represent the power of Portugal in the discovery of new lands and its empire. Fun fact the Mail coach made the run from Lisbon to Porto do you know how long that took? 34 HOURS! Now we have 2 ½ hours by train. The Processional Coach was used on religious feast days and they would take sacred relics that belonged to saint being celebrated through streets of Lisbon. A great place to go to see a part of history that is not looked at very often.
3. Capela de Sao Jeronimo
4. Travessa da Ermida
5. Maritime museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Courtney069 - Baltimore, United States
My husband and I recently visited the most incredible maritime museum in Lisbon, Portugal, and it was magnificent. It had everything from the beginning of the history of Portugal to the present time. It was well laid out with maps, weapons, naval implements, uniforms, paintings & ships. It was almost overwhelming and it takes about 2 hours to wander through. At the end is a nifty gift shop. Do not miss this gem.
6. D. Nuno Alvares Pereira Sculpture
7. Afonso de Albuquerque Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 205 reviews
This dramatic statue commemorates the famous 15th-century explorer, Vasco da Gama.
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Superb park in center of Lisbonne, with banchs, statues, trees and flowers, near two museums and restaurants with terraces; near the place to take the tourisme seightseeing bus
8. Sala Thai
9. Jardim Botanico Tropical
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 320 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Very nice park to visit for reposant moments, with a lot of palms and exotic plants, and also annimals, a little lake, a real pleasure for familys with kids.
10. Belem Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By permia
A fine construct with encirclings of bricks, we were a little disappointed to learn that it never served as a beacon for mariners. Actually built for the 1940 Portuguese World Exposition, it makes a distinctive landmark on the riverside. Very fittingly close to the Belem Tower and the Explorers' Monument.
