Tucked along the banks of the Tagus, Belém is one of Lisbon’s most atmospheric neighbourhoods, steeped in stories from the Age of Discoveries. For many, it’s the best of both worlds: close to the city ...

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe - older than Rome, older than Paris. The Portuguese capital sits on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, and its cobblestone streets, ...

Note: The Belém Tower is closed for renovations until approximately spring 2026. Plan Ahead: Unless you are really curious to ...

When Portugal was a leading seafaring nation, the Belém Tower welcomed explorers and merchant vessels to the port of Lisbon. Today, it's a tourist attraction with a fantastic view. The tower was ...

The waterfront Belém is a historic neighborhood that houses some of Lisbon's most important monuments, museums and one very popular Portuguese tart cafe, the Pasteis de Belém. Here you'll find the ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Lisbon is best approached by water. Like the Portuguese capital itself, the Lisbon suburb of Belém ought to be ...