Continuing along the riverside, you will arrive at the district with the largest number of heritage sites connected with the discovery: Belém. From the beach sailing ships left the Basque de Gama voyage of discovery of sea route to India and elsewhere can feel the greatness of that empire.
As an emblem of the city have the Jeronimos Monastery, built in 1501 at the initiative of King Manuel I and was concluded just a century later. Overlooking the magnificent Praça do Império, the monument possesses architectural and decorative late Gothic and Renaissance and is one of the most beautiful and magnificent monuments in the capital.
These architectural elements are combined with royal, religious, naturalist and water a building that is considered the jewel of style Manueline only Portuguese. Architectural excellence is evident and it has been recognized as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
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