Belémtornet
fort · 1515 · Belém, PT · Francisco de Arruda
Belémtornet (Belém, Portugal) dates from 1515. The catalogue names Francisco de Arruda as the architect. According to Wikidata, the building belongs to the ‘Renaissance’ style. The date falls within the chapter ‘The Renaissance’ in this site’s history of architecture.
It is 35 metres high. The building is protected as National Monument of Portugal and part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The catalogue has 2 more buildings by Francisco de Arruda. 80 other buildings on this site lie within 25 kilometres; the nearest is Museu de Arte Popular, 691 m away.