Torre de Belém - Skip the line tickets

Built on the northern bank of the Tagus between 1514 and 1520 as part of the Tagus estuary defence system, the Tower of Belém is one of the architectural jewels of the reign of Manuel I.

In the tower as a whole one can distinguish two distinct volumes and military architectural models: the mediaeval keep tower and the modern bulwark which, as it contained two artillery levels, allowed for long-distance cannon firing as well as ricochet shots over the water.

As a protector of Portuguese individuality and universality, the tower saw its role confirmed in 1983 when it was classified by UNESCO as "Cultural Heritage of Humanity".

Highlights:

Skip the line tickets

Visit the Exterior

Lower Battery

The Governor´s Chamber

The King´s Chamber

The Chapel

Tower Terrace

Upper Battery

Opening times

October-April

From 10h00 to 17h30 (last entrance at 17h00)

May - September

From 10h00 to 18h30 (last entrance at 17h00)

Address:

Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa. Torre de Belém is located between the Gardens of Belém and the Tagus river, in Brasília Avenue 1400-598, Lisbon.

How to get there?

Bus: 727, 28, 729, 714 and 751

Tram: 15

Train: Belém Station

Boat: Belém Station

Free admission:

1st Sunday each month

Important! You will need to print out the tickets and present them at the entrance.