The Jerónimos Monastery is a National Monument and was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. King Manuel I built a large monastery near the location where the Infante D. Henrique ordered a church to be built in the mid-15th century by invocation of St. Mary of Belém. A notable work of architecture, it became part of Portuguese identity and culture.
The Tower of Belem was built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition. The Tower of Belem is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
Praca do Comercio, also known as Commerce Square or Terreiro do Paco is one of the most iconic and historically significant squares in the heart of Lisbon, near the Tagus River. It is situated in the Baixa district, which is the downtown area of the city.
Time Out Market Lisboa is a place that previously housed the city's best vendors now houses its best restaurants and artists. While the wares on offer may differ, the principle is the same: bringing the best of the city under one roof.
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 544,851 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km2. Lisbon's urban area extends beyond the city's administrative limits with a population of around 2.7 million people, being the 11th-most populous urban area in the European Union.
