The Cultural Center of Belem in Lisbon is the most impressive cultural institution from Portugal and also from the whole Europe. With a total area of 100.000 square meters, the center is the creation of some important architects like Manuel Salgado. The interior was designed by Daciana Costa. Here you will find also the Belem Tower which represents for the city the entrance door. The tower was built between 1515 and 1521 by the Francisco de Arruda architect.
But what’s amazing and what makes the tower more attractive is the place where it is situated. Precisely, the tower is built on a little island, on the right side of Tagus river surrounded by water.Every tourist who come in Lisbon will not miss the chance to visit the great Belem Tower.
Travelling here means to take a deep breath and enjoying the pleasure given by the seascape. It is also impressive at night, when the tower is lit up.
For many years, the Center of Belem which include the Belem Tower will be for travellers the most famous construction and in the same time a well known symbol.
What about the interior of Belem Tower? All we could say is that the building has a several number of rooms from which the lower rooms were used sometimes as a prison.If you want more, take your chances and make a great in such a beautiful place.