Belem Tower, Lisbon

Belem Tower is a famous historical building and a symbol of Lisbon. It was built hundreds of years ago during the Age of Discovery. It was used as a lighthouse when it was first built. After that, it was used to defend Lisbon from attackers. The Belem Tower has four floors and the view from the Tower Terrace is incredible. The stairs inside the tower are spiral and very narrow. The interesting thing about the tower is that it is built in the waters of the Tagus River. It looks as if it is floating on the water! Visitors can hire a guide to get more historical information about the tower. The Belem Tower is surrounded by many restaurants and bars.