Bona Ventura

Belém · Lisbon

Belém Tower

Torre de Belém

MonumentMust-see

The 1510s Manueline fortress-tower on the river, with a carved rhinoceros and stone rope-work. It reopened on 27 May 2026 after a year of restoration, with entry capped at 60 people every half hour.

Address
Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa
Hours
9:30-17:30, last entry 17:00; closed Mondays (2026)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1 h
Price
EUR 15; 50% off for 13-24 and 65+; under-12s free (MMP, 2026)
Price level
€€€
Free entry
Also free for: Children up to and including 12; EU-resident unemployed visitors; visitors with disabilities plus one companion; ICOM/ICOMOS members

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Only about 900 visitors a day get in: book a slot on the official mmp.bymeoblueticket.pt site or buy at the Jerónimos ticket office.
  • The exterior and riverside lawn are free and often enough for a first visit.
  • Closed Mondays.

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