Virtual tour which shows the Afonso de Albuquerque Square, with quadrangle shape, built in honor of the viceroy of India, Afonso de Albuquerque, a great sailor, strategist military and diplomat, who laid the foundations of the Portuguese Empire of the East.

Afonso de Albuquerque Square - Lisbon visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Afonso de Albuquerque Square' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Distrito Lisboa.

Afonso de Albuquerque Square is located in Belém in Lisbon, Portugal area of historical significance at the time of the Portuguese Discoveries.
This square was built in memory of the Viceroy of India, consists of a small garden with several artificial lakes and statues, among which stands in the center square in a column neo manuelina the bronze statue of Afonso de Albuquerque. This square was the old beach where anchored the Royal quay Belem, and the statue is in place where it stood in the dock D. John V.
In front of the Afonso de Albuquerque Square found the Coches Museum and the Belém National Palace, official residence of the Portuguese President.

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Flight: Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
Bus: Belém Stop (15E, 28, 76, 201, 204, 714, 727, 729, 751)
Train: Cascais/Cais do Sodré – Belém Stop