20th October 2010, 04:24 PM | #22 |
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The Tower of Belem in Lison.
A stylized wealthy fortification, built during the discoveries period (1514-1520), to defend the entrance of the Tagus estuary. It is now practicaly connected to firm land but, before the sand invasion, large ships could sail around it. Fully adorned with stone crosses of Christ. . |
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