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Belem District of Lisbon

Introduction

Belem district of Lisbon sits in the southwestern part of the city. Its name comes from the Portuguese word for Bethlehem. Situated on the northern banks of the River Tagus, this area is known for having Lisbon’s elites in the past. In the past, many of the ships of voyages of discovery departed from here.
On the river bank, a 20m cylindrical concrete tower has an open lantern at the top. 
Doca do Bom Sucesso is a facility used by civil and military situated close to Torre de Belem. The Doca do Bom Sucesso is notable for its importance in history and naval de Portugal from the 20th century.

The Belem Lighthouse on the banks of River Tagus
The Belem Lighthouse on the banks of River Tagus
Next to the the Belem Lighthouse, the facility of Doca do Bom Sucesso stands
Next to the the Belem Lighthouse, the facility of Doca do Bom Sucesso stands
This facility is used by civil and military - Belem district of Lisbon
This facility is used by civil and military - Belem district of Lisbon
A crane at the Doca do Bom Sucesso to lift the boats
While walking to the Belem Tower, I saw jellyfish swimming in the water
While walking to the Belem Tower, I saw jellyfish swimming in the water
A closer look at one of the animals in the water
A closer look at one of the animals in the water

Artur de Sacadura Cabral Monument

The Artur de Sacadura Cabral Monument is built next to the Tower of Belem. He was a Portuguese aviation pioneer who in 1922 conducted the first flight across the South Atlantic Ocean. On 15 November 1924, Sacadura Cabral disappeared while flying over the English Channel his body was never found. Some part of his aeroplane were found later in the area. 
The 25 de Abril Bridge connects two sides of the River Tagus, the city of Lisbon and to the municipality of Almada. Close to this bridge, the National Sanctuary of Christ the King sits on the southern bank of the River Tagus.

Next to the Tower of Belem, a monument to honour Artur de Sacadura Cabral stands
Next to the Tower of Belem, a monument to honour Artur de Sacadura Cabral stands
Monument of Artur de Sacadura Cabral - Belem District of Lisbon
Monument of Artur de Sacadura Cabral - Belem District of Lisbon
He died on 15 November 1924 in a plane crash
He died on 15 November 1924 in a plane crash
A wonderful view of the northern bank of the River Tagus
A wonderful view of the northern bank of the River Tagus
Two sides of the Tagus River connect trough the 25 de Abril Bridge
Two sides of the Tagus River connect trough the 25 de Abril Bridge
Southern bank of the River Tagus with National Sanctuary of Christ the King
Flags beside a small park in the Belem district of Lisbon
Flags beside a small park in the Belem district of Lisbon

Jardim da Torre de Belem sits between the Belem Tower and the Museum of the Combatant (Museu do Combatente). Museum of the Combatant (Museu do Combatente) displays some of the Portuguese military artifacts. The Monumento Combatentes Ultramar is dedicated to soldiers of the Portuguese army who died during the Overseas War of 1961 to 1974. The central flame burns continuously to signify the lasting memory of the dead soldiers. The names of each solider who died are etched into the three walls that surround the memorial.

A cannon inside the Jardim da Torre de Belem
Exterior of the Museum of the Combatant (Museu do Combatente) - Belem district of Lisbon
Exterior of the Museum of the Combatant (Museu do Combatente) - Belem district of Lisbon
Inside the museum, the Portuguese military artifacts are displayed
The Monumento Combatentes Ultramar
The Monumento Combatentes Ultramar
Three walls around the monument have the names of each solider who died
Three walls around the monument have the names of each solider who died
A soldier stands guard at the Monumento Combatentes Ultramar - Belem district of Lisbon
A soldier stands guard at the Monumento Combatentes Ultramar - Belem district of Lisbon
An auto car selling wine beside a park
An auto car selling wine beside a park
Another cart selling the Portuguese wines - Belem district of Lisbon
Another cart selling the Portuguese wines - Belem district of Lisbon
This cart was selling fresh juice to enjoy it on a hot day
This cart was selling fresh juice to enjoy it on a hot day
An open area can be used for a picnic
An open area can be used for a picnic
A view from the bridge which goes over the Avenida Brasília BP and Avenida da Idia
A view from the bridge which goes over the Avenida Brasília BP and Avenida da Idia
Looking back at the bridge after reaching the other side (Avenida da India side)
Looking back at the bridge after reaching the other side (Avenida da India side)
This building is situated between the Centro Cultural de Belem and the Center of Archaeology of Lisbon
This building is situated between the Centro Cultural de Belem and the Center of Archaeology of Lisbon

Praca do Imperio

The Empire Square is a city square in Belem, locally it is known as Praca do Imperio. It was built in the mid 20th century, to be used for some of the events occasioned by the 1940 World Exhibition. Designed by Conttineli Telmo, this huge garden located in its center is the work of Gomes Amorim. In the center of the square is a 3.300 m² garden with large fountain in the middle. It is filled with decorative gardens, water features and a great place to relax.

The Albuquerque monument sits in the Afonso de Albuquerque Square. This square is located in front of Belem Palace, this square used to be a harbour. In 1807, Queen Mary I and Prince John VI fled Lisbon from this harbour to Rio de Janeiro.

Beautifull trees on the street with the Centro Cultural de Belem building in the background
Beautifull trees on the street with the Centro Cultural de Belem building in the background
Praca do Imperio or the Empire Square in the Belem district of Lisbon
Praca do Imperio or the Empire Square in the Belem district of Lisbon
This garden was part of the 1940 World Exhibition
This garden was part of the 1940 World Exhibition
This garden was designed by Conttineli Telmo
This garden was designed by Conttineli Telmo
In this photos, the Jeronimos Monastery can be seen in the background
A large fountain stands in the middle of the garden - Belem district of Lisbon
Plants and flowers inside the Empire Square
Plants and flowers inside the Empire Square
Designs created next to the fountains in the Praca do Imperio
Designs created next to the fountains in the Praca do Imperio
Road work being carried out on one of the streets in Belem
Road work being carried out on one of the streets in Belem
A sculpture of two horses built in a fountain - Belem district of Lisbon
A sculpture of two horses built in a fountain - Belem district of Lisbon
The Afonso de Albuquerque Square with a monument of the same name
Queen Mary I and Prince John VI fled Lisbon from this harbour to Rio de Janeiro