Historical Attractions In Lisbon With Incredible Architecture

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and the 10th most populated regions in the European Union. Lisbon portrays more of an alpha global city, a city that is considered as the Centre for global trade, tourism, entertainment, arts, and endless attraction in Europe’s Atlantic coast. Lisbon is also one of the oldest cities in the world, it was ruled by series of succession by the Germans, the Moors, the Crusaders till the 11th century. Some of the historic attractions are Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de S. Jorge, Bairro Alto, Praca do Comercio, Rossio, and many more.

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Here are some of the most famous historic attractions in Lisbon

Jeronimos Monastery: Jeronimos Monastery is located near the Tagus River in Belem, Lisbon municipality, Portugal. It was initially a monastery dedicated to the Order of Saint Jerome. This monastery was secularized in 1833 and today it is one of the finest samples of Portuguese late Gothic-Manueline style. In 1983 it was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Belem Tower: Belem Tower or the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fort located in Lisbon. It was used for embarkation and disembarkation by the Portuguese explorers. The fort has been built in a Portuguese Manueline style of architecture using lioz limestone, bastion, and a 30 meter four storey tower. In 1983 Belem tower has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

National Sanctuary of Christ the King: National Sanctuary of Christ the King a Catholic monument that overlooks Lisbon city in Almada, Portugal. This monument is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, it was inaugurated in 1759.

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