We had a busy morning that day, we first flew the drone at the Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Belem but then had to hurry to finish our flight at the Belem Tower before 9:30 am. Until then we had permission to fly it there.
Enjoy the the flight video below and you can also read a bit more about the UNESCO protected tower of Belem here:
In 1513, King João II ordered it built on a small island near the shore, as a defensive bastion. The architecture is considered to be Manueline, which is a Portuguese style of Gothic that incorporates nautical elements and foreign influences (also seen at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos). There’s both a large terrace and a four-story tower, as well as a small basement which was used as a prison.
The best way to approach the tower is from the Capela de São Jerónimo, a 15th-century hermitage found on top of a hill in Belém. Although you probably won’t be able to get inside the chapel, the path to the Tower of Belém is a straight-shot down a hill lined by mansions, which allows for some great picture opportunities.
Once you’re there, the tower is most stunning when seen from the shore. Grab a seat in the sun on the stairs facing the tower, or at one of the nearby cafés, bask in the glory of the tower’s unforgettable facade, and save your cash for something else.
Many more pictures of the Belem Tower on our Lisbon Travel Blog!
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