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Belem

Also known as Santa Maria de Belém, Belém is neighboring parish of Lisbon. Located 2 miles west of the Lisbon city centre, Belém has derived its name from the Portuguese for Bethlehem. With a rich historical significance, Belém has a treasure of several historical buildings and monuments.

 

Belém is popular as it is the place from where Vasco da Gama left for India in 1497. Belém is a charming place with several beautiful attractions. The travelers can easily explore Belém by hiring a car. Renting a car offers the travelers with the flexibility to reach its untouched areas.

 

The most famous attraction of Belém is its tower, Torre de Belém. The image of this tower is oftenly used by the Lisbon tourist board. Surrounded with water and standing on a little island in right side of the Tagus, this tower dates back to 14th century. Torre de Belém was built as a fortified lighthouse to protect the entrance to the port at Belém.

 

The art lovers can have a pleasant tour visiting numerous museums like Electricity Museum, Macau Cultural Museum, Folk Art Museum and Coach Museum. The main street of Belem, Rua de Belém has the popular pastry shop which is around 160 years old. The travelers in Belém must taste the famous custard tarts made with flaky pastry. Belém has a treasure of old historical buildings like Jerónimos Monastery, National Archaeological Museum and Maritime Museum.

 

Why choose Lisboncars.com?

 

Whether traveling or with family, Lisbon Cars serves the needs and budget of all the travelers, A renowned car hire company, Lisbon Cars offers lowest car hire rentals in the market along with an exclusive range of new vehicles and the best car hire service. The travelers can pre-book the cars and avail the special discounted car hire prices in which they can avail luxurious car hire service at the most nominal rates.