Belém, Historical district in western Lisbon, Portugal
Belém extends along the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, featuring numerous monuments and museums near the river's connection to the Atlantic Ocean.
The district gained prominence in the 15th century as the departure point for Portuguese maritime expeditions, leading to the construction of the Jerónimos Monastery in 1499.
The National Coach Museum in Belém Palace's east wing contains a collection of historical carriages from different periods of Portuguese transportation history.
Visitors can reach Belém from central Lisbon using the E15 tram route, which takes approximately 15 minutes to cover the 5-kilometer distance.
The Pastéis de Belém bakery continues making custard tarts following the original 1837 recipe from the Jerónimos Monastery monks.
Location: Lisbon
Inception: November 8, 2012
Website: https://jf-belem.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.70000,-9.20000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
The historic districts display local architecture from medieval to baroque periods. The streets connect markets, cafes and old houses. The quarters preserve elements from their time of origin, from Romanesque churches to neoclassical facades.
Jerónimos Monastery
542 m
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
860 m
Palace of Ajuda
857 m
Belém Palace
230 m
Maat
742 m
National Coach Museum
382 m
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
725 m
Electricity Museum
620 m
Navy Museum
767 m
Estádio do Restelo
743 m
Museu Coleção Berardo
943 m
Belém Cultural Center
837 m
Igreja da Memória
375 m
Cordoaria Nacional
833 m
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
1.6 km
National Archaeology Museum
681 m
Praça do Império
752 m
The combatants Overseas
1.8 km
Monsanto Tower
2.6 km
Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum
419 m
Astronomical Observatory of Lisbon
1.6 km
Jardim Botânico Tropical
229 m
Ajuda Botanical Garden
690 m
Restelo Hermitage
1.2 km
Planetário de Marinha
811 m
Jardim de Buxo
261 m
Tapada da Ajuda
1.7 km
National Museum of Ethnology
899 mReviews
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