Belém

Belém

Belém, Portuguese word for Bethlehem,

was founded in 1616 as Feliz Lusitania. Located in northeastern Brazil, Belém has easy access to the canal south of the Amazon, was ideally placed to prevent the British, Dutch and French invaded Portuguese lands. Later the city played an important role in the export of rubber to North America and Europe. Belém has strong connections to Portugal especially in architecture as the Basilica of Nazareth and Castle Fortress. There are other beautiful buildings much like Antonio Lemos Palace, the College Gentil Bettencourt, the Theatro da Paz, Museum of the Arts of Belem, Mangal Garças Park and Batista Campos Square, the square in the heart of the city. Docas (Docks) is a trendy area along the river, developed from the reconstruction of old warehouses that now form galleries that house shops and restaurants. Belém is one of the most visited cities of Brazil. Hotels in Belém

What to visit in Belém: Docks; Basilica of Nazareth; Castle Fortress; Antonio Lemos Palace; Batista Campos Square; Theatro da Paz; Museum of Art of Belem; Mangal Garças Park; Emilio Goeldi Museum; Ver-o-Peso Market; College Gentil Bettencourt; Pará State Museum; Utingá State Park;

Restaurants in Belém

• Famiglia Sicilia
• Restaurant Saldosa Maloca
• Tomaz Culinária do Pará
• Tapioquinha de Mosqueiro
• Lanchonete Portinha
• Lá em Casa
• Roxy Bar
• Sushi Ruy Barbosa

Transports in Belém

Belém Val-de-Cans International Airport (BEL): There are flights to/from several Brazilian cities.

Maps of Belém

Map of Belem

Belem on Map of Brazil