Day 2: Belém

To go to this unmissable district, located in the West on the banks of the Tagus River, take the tramway (line 15). It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Belém stop from Figueira Square.

From Belém stop, go towards the ocean and you will see the 25th of April Bridge and the Christ the King giant statue, that was directly inspired from this of Rio de Janeiro.

Discoveries Monument

Walk west and on your way you will encounter:

• The Discoveries Monument (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) built in honour of Prince Henry the
  Navigator (Patron who took part in the European colonial expansion)
  
• The Museum of Popular Art, in which traditional Portuguese objects are exhibited
• Belém Cultural Centre, that is Portugal’s most important cultural and artistic facility. (Note: It has a good cafeteria with a terrace and view on the Tagus River. Only €6 for a copious salad with a glass of water.)

Belém Tower

Opening Hours: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (and until 6:00 pm from June to September).

Admission: €5 - Free on Sunday and Holidays. Twin tickets with the Hieronymites Monastery: €10.

Access: Belém stop - Tramway line 15 or Bus line 727, 28, 729, 714 and 751

Located at the mouth of the Tagus River, this majestic tower epitomizes the Manueline style. Its reputation attract many tourists and you have to be patient to go up to the top with the narrow spiral staircase.

http://www.torrebelem.pt/en/index.php

The Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos)

Address: Praça do Império - 1000 Lisboa

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (until 6:30 pm from June to September).

Admission: €7 - Twin ticket with the Belém Tower: €10.

Access: Belém stop – Tramway line 15 or Bus line 727, 28, 729, 714 and 751.

Registered on the UNESCO world heritage, this monastery is one of Lisbon’s Manueline-style wonders. Its astonishing architecture bears witness to the importance of Portugal at the age of great discoveries.

Since the monks from the Order of Saint Jerome left, this monument opens its doors for you: Plunge yourself into this magic place without forgetting to admire the ornaments.

http://www.mosteirojeronimos.pt/en/index.php

Tropical Garden (Jardim do Ultramar)

Address: At the corner of Jéronimos and Travessa Ferreiros Streets in Belém

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm – Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Admission: €2

Come relax in this oasis of greenery of 7 hectares, in the shade of extremely rare exotic species.

The Pastéis de Belém

Address: 84 rua de Belém - 1300 LISBON

Impossible to leave the district of Belém without tasting these typically Portuguese delightful pastries. It is a kind of custard tarts with cinnamon and sugar to savour lukewarm. Do not hesitate to queue, it is in this very place that you will find the best and cheapest Pastéis of the whole city.

http://pasteisdebelem.pt/en