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Belém-Restelo

district, Lisbon, Portugal
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Belém-Restelo is a district within the western part of Lisbon, Portugal, situated on the Tagus River estuary near the Atlantic Ocean. This area is renowned for its Manueline architecture, a style that emerged in the early 16th century and celebrated Portugal's Age of Discovery.12

Key landmarks include:
* Jerónimos Monastery: Founded by King Manuel I in honor of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India.12
* Tower of Belém: Built between 1515 and 1521 to guard the entrance to the Tagus River.12

These two monuments are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Belém Palace, a former royal residence, now serves as the official home of Portugal's president. The district also features the Monument to the Discoveries, commemorating Portuguese explorers. Belém-Restelo developed as a residential area from the 1940s onwards.123

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