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Lisboa | Torre de Belém

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This fortified tower dates back to the 16th century. Representing one of Lisboa's most famous landmarks, it was part of a defense system during Portugal's Age of Discovery and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

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on Sunday 2 July 2017 by Martin Mergili
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