# Belém Tower

> A small 16th-century fortress on the Tagus that guarded the harbour entrance, now a symbol of the Age of Discoveries. The riverside path leads to the Monument

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A small 16th-century fortress on the Tagus that guarded the harbour entrance, now a symbol of the Age of Discoveries. The riverside path leads to the Monument to the Discoveries; parking along the avenue.

- **Nearest town:** Lisbon, Portugal
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.6916, -9.2160

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