Aerial View of Belem Tower, Lisbon
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The Fort of St. Vincent (Belém Tower) lies in the Tagus River in Lisbon. It was built in the early 16th century to fortify the Portuguese capital city's defenses against a seaborn invasion. However, despite being later strengthened, the tower surrendered to Spanish forces after just a few hours of battle. It was subsequently used for a prison. After falling into a state of disrepair, the tower was fully renovated in the 1990's. It is now listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
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The Belém Tower (Portuguese: Torre de Belém) is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the nearby Jerónimos Monastery) because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defence system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. Shot with DJI Mavic 2 Pro, 4K, HQ mode, DLOGm
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