Portugal Travel Guides
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Belém Tower in Lisbon: How to Visit in 2026
Belém Tower is open again after a major restoration, and visiting it in 2026 is different from what many older Lisbon guides describe. The monument reopened to visitors on **27 May 2026** with a new timed-entry system designed to control the number of people inside at once. [Museus e Monumentos de Portugal](https://www.museusemonumentos.pt/pt/noticia-com/torre-de-belem-reabre-ao-publico)
Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon: How to Visit in 2026
Jerónimos Monastery is worth visiting if you are interested in **architecture, Portuguese history or UNESCO World Heritage sites**. The elaborate Manueline cloister is the main reason to pay for admission, while the adjoining church and monumental exterior add considerably to the visit.
