Belém Tower

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Belém Tower, also known as the Tower of St. Vincent, is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal. Built in the early 16th century during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance, it is a prominent example of the Manueline architectural style. Originally constructed to serve as a fortress guarding the entrance to the Tagus River and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon, the tower has also been used as a prison, a custom house, and a lighthouse over the centuries.

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