The Tower of Belem was comissioned by Manuel I in the early 15th century. It was built as a fortress in the middle of the river Tagus to protect the approach to Lisbon. However over the years the river has receded leaving the tower almost on dry land

The sun goes down on a decent day's surfing at Sao Joao do Estori near Lisbon

One of the bell towers of the 17th century Santa Engrácia church in the Graca district of Lisbon

View over downtown Lisbon, looking over Cais do Sodre, the docks around Alcantra and to the 25de Abril bridge over the River Tejo

The Jeronimos Monastery in Belem, Lisbon.

Started in the 15th century by Manuel I, the monastery was more or less on the banks of the Tagus.

Over the years, the Targus has receded an the Monastery is now over 100 metres from the river.

Located between Lisbon and Cascais is the casino town of Estoril.

The main beach is one of the best on the Lisbon - Cascais line

Part of the Sao Jorge castle gardens set amongst the ruins of the medieval citadel

Picture taken from the Alfama district looking over the Baixa and towards the Bairro Alto. You can make out the Elevador Santa Justa, Convent do Carmelo and if I'm not mistaken Estrella in the distance. photo E Olvido

The reconstructed ramparts of the castle walls of St Jorge's Castle in Lisbon.

The castle is built on the former Moorish citadel of Alcazar

Situated on the Tejo river front across the green from the monastery is the tower.

A fine example of Manueline architecture it also survived the earthquake.

The tower was originally in the river and guarded the enterance of the port. However the river has receeded leaving the tower high and dry.

photo E Pawłowska