Belem Tower History photo copyrighted by: Galen R. Frysinger The Tower was constructed between 1515 and 1521 by military architect Francisco de Arruda,
who had already built several fortresses in Portuguese possessions in Morocco.
It consists of a quadrangular tower reminiscent of the keeps of mediaeval castles and a
polygonal bastion.
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