Last greeting to the sea, Belem Tower

#July Travel Support Fund At the point where the Tagus River spreads out into the Atlantic Ocean, there is a white tower floating gracefully like a ship with sails on the riverbank. It is the symbol of Lisbon, the **Belem Tower (Torre de Belém)**. In the early 16th century, when Portugal ruled the world's oceans— King Manuel I built this tower as a fortress to defend the port. But the tower was not a simple military structure. Its exterior is beautiful, like a delicate ornament, and the maritime patterns, crosses, and pointed watchtowers show the most splendid essence of the **Manueline** style. #PortugalEmotionalTravel #Portugal