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The Tower of Belem is one of the most significant monuments of Lisbon. It is located on the right bank of the Tagus River, where there was once the beach of Bethlehem surrounded by water initially around the perimeter, was gradually surrounded by the beach, until you enter the land today.

The monument is notable for the implicit nationalism, since it is all surrounded by decorations Coat of arms of Portugal, including entries from crosses of the Order of Christ in the windows of the bastion, these characteristics refer mainly to the typical architecture of a time when the country was a global power (that of the early modern period).

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 7, 2007 was chosen as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
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