Torre de Belém

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Bridge over water leading toward the Torre de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal.

Jutting out onto the Rio Tejo, this Unesco World Heritage–listed fortress epitomises the Age of Discovery. You'll need to breathe in to climb the narrow spiral staircase to the tower, which affords sublime views over Belém and the river.

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