Monument to the Discoveries – Belém Tower loop from Santa Apolónia

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Lisbon

Santo Estêvão

Monument to the Discoveries – Belém Tower loop from Santa Apolónia

Hard

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Monument to the Discoveries – Belém Tower loop from Santa Apolónia

07:12

26.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Parque Florestal de Monsanto

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Train Station

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6.47 km

View of Ponte 25 de Abril

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the bridge 🌁 (somewhat reminiscent of the Golden Gade Bridge 😉) and even of the Jesus statue in the background.

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8.84 km

The Monument to the Discoveries, popularly known as Padrão dos Descobrimentos, is a monument built in 1960, on the banks of the Tagus River, in Belém, Lisbon, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator.

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9.86 km

Belém Tower

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The Belém Tower is a 16th-century military construction designed by Francisco de Arruda and Diogo de Boitaca. It played a crucial role during the Age of Discovery as a fortress …

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10.2 km

Forte do Bom Sucesso

Fort

16.6 km

Parque Florestal de Monsanto

Nature Reserve

19.2 km

Wooden Sculptures on the Planalto Trail, Parque Florestal de Monsanto

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On the Planalto Trail in the Monsanto Forest Park in Lisbon, you can find a series of wooden sculptures that are part of a very special visual and natural experience. …

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22.0 km

Eduardo VII Park Viewpoint

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The Arial is huge and totally impressive. It's hard to resist a certain magic. No wonder that festivals etc. take place here. are held frequently. The view of the city, which you ideally have “hiked” beforehand, is also magically beautiful.

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23.2 km

Palacete Conceição e Silva

Castle

23.9 km

Liberty Avenue

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After the 1755 Earthquake, the Marquis of Pombal created a public promenade in the area occupied by the lower part of Avenida da Liberdade and Praça dos Restauradores. Despite the …

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25.4 km