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@chiclaudia - UnsplashCentro Cultural de Belém
📍 From Praça do Império, Portugal
Centro Cultural de Belém and Praça do Império are located in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Tagus River. Centro Cultural de Belém is a former monastery dedicated to Navy veterans and boasts an extensive art and history collection. The building includes galleries, an auditorium, two cloisters and a magnificent garden. The gardens feature fountains, statues and a monumental fountain, representing Portugal's past and its global empire. Praça do Império (Empire Square) is the main public square in this historic area. It is surrounded by many sights like Torre de Belém – a tower from the Age of Discovery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Portuguese Cabinet of Drawings and Prints, Museum of Electricity and other buildings. The area is ideal for a leisurely stroll or for a romantic evening out on the river.
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