Lisbon Harbour Fortress Photo

Photographer’s Note

Well, not exactly, but...
You build the fortress you control the city (town, harbour, provice...).

Belém Tower is a fortified tower located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal.

It was built in the early 16th century in the Portuguese late Gothic style, the Manueline, to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition. This defensive, yet elegant construction has become one of the symbols of the city, a memorial to the Portuguese power during the Age of the Great Discoveries. In 1983 it was classified, together with the nearby Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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asajernigan (14218) 2008-09-28 14:05

George,
This is a great shot of this fine fortress. The angle of the shot is great giving the scene nice depth. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The people on the walkway add a nice sense of scale for the scene.
TFS,
Asa

Photo Information

Copyright: George Pomorski (germanus) (475)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2007-07-20
Categories: Châteaux, Architecture
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ-20
Exposition: f/5.6, 1/1000 secondes
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Versions: version originale
Carnet de voyage: Germanus in Europe 2007
Thème(s): Germanus in Iberia, UNESCO Heritage Sites by Gemanus [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-28 12:28