Day trip to Belém, a small town west of Lisbon

We took a train to the small town Belém where there are lots of attractions - Jeronimos Monastery, The Discoveries Monument, The Belém Tower and the Berardo Contemporary Art Museum, and the pink palace where the President of Portugal resides.

Doorway to Jeronimos Monastery

The Discoveries Monument commemorating early explorers

The Belém Tower - built as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor and served as the starting point for voyages

This contemporary art museum is FREE! Check out the images page to see more...