Belém

Good for: budgets, eg, egg tarts, quiche

Address
- Belém
Transport
- 14

Lonely Planet review for Belém

Portugal's caravels sailed off to conquer the great unknown from Belém, and today this leafy riverside precinct is a giant monument to the nation's Age of Discoveries.

First stop should be the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a Manueline masterpiece whose intricate decoration and peaceful spaces will leave you inspired.

A short walk away is the Torre de Belém, the much-photographed symbol of Portugal's maritime glory. The imposing limestone Monument to the Discoveries, also facing the river nearby, is shaped like a caravel and features key players from the era.

If you have time, look around the Centro Cultural de Belém, one of Lisbon's main cultural venues, which houses the Museu do Design, a collection of 20th-century mind-bogglers.

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Attractions that are FREE

BharaSamy 1 1 -1 recommends this, October 14, 2011

Here's a video on FREE attractions in Portugal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQW5HD2ZYJ4

Good for: budgets

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excellent bars at the Tejo river

platecollector 1 1 -1 recommends this, June 23, 2011

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the portrait of the Portuguese soul

lpro 1 1 -1 recommends this, June 10, 2011

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Eggsellent Belém Haiku review

lonely_dan 1 1 -1 recommends this, September 6, 2010

Pastéis de Belém
Try the Pastel de nata
Eggsellent for tarts

Good for: eg, egg tarts, quiche

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Design Museum has moved.

jcook 1 1 -1 recommends this, January 4, 2009

Note: Design Museum is no longer at the Centro Culturel de Belem... has moved to a new location and as of Jan 2 2009 was not open. A contemporary art museum was there instead, entrance was free.

But still lots of interest in the area.

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