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Torre de Belém – This tower once stood in the middle of the river Tagus. There was placed an armory storage and prison. In times of great geographical discoveries the tower had not only military significance but also was a landmark for sailors returning to their homeland as well as a symbol of Portugal's marine power.
Obecnie widać jak rzeka wysycha bo budowla znajduje się praktycznie na brzegu. To również może być spowodowane tym, że po już wspominanym trzęsieniu ziemi w 1755r. rzeka nieco zmieniła koryto.
Jest ona przepięknym dziełem wykonanym w stylu manuelińskim. W 1983r. została wpisana na listę światowego dziedzictwa UNESCO.
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Currently, you can see how the river dries up because the building is located practically on the shore. It also may be due to the earthquake in 1755 that was mentioned in previous posts. River channel has changed somewhat since that event.
It is a beautiful work made in the manueline style. Since 1983 is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tutaj jeszcze zamieściłam kilka fotek ze środka wieży.
Ludzie w tamtych czasach musieli być dużo niżsi od nas teraz.
Enjoy :D
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I placed here as well some pix from the inside of the tower.
People in those days had to be a lot shorter than us nowadays.
Enjoy :D
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