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Belem is the capital of the state of Para and is among the busiest ports. There are many Things to do in Belem. Belem is the gateway to the Amazon. The port city is used for commercial sipping and also as an entry point to the Amazonia. One gets daily domestic flights from Rio de Janeiro, Manaus and other cities of Brazil. There are also international flights available from French Guiana, Surinam and the US through Miami.
Some of the popular Things to do in Belem include sightseeing comprising of the following attractions:
- Mosterio dos Jeronimos
This is a masterpiece architecture which was built in the XVI century and took 70 years to build. It was constructed at the request of King Manuel I as tribute to those navigators from Portugal who helped the country. It has the UNESCO patronage. This is one of the major Belem tourist attractions.
- Towers of Belem
The monument is one of the major discoveries from Jeronimos Monastery. It is in the shape of the prow of a boat which faces the Tagus River. The monument is 52 meters in height.
- National Museum of Ancient Art
The national museum of antique art is present in the 17th century Palace of the Counts of Alvor.
- Coach Museum
Situated in an 18th century academy it had connection to the royal family and features coaches and carriages dating back to the 17th century.
- Centro Cultural de Belem (CCB)
It is a civic center where are held concerts and theaters.
Belem also provides other activities like trekking for wildlife viewing. There are wonderful beaches to go for other water sport activities.
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