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Which ornate 16th-century tower on the Tagus River in Lisbon is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery?

Answer: Belém Tower — Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), built between 1514 and 1519, is a Manueline-style fortress that served as a starting point for many voyages of exploration.

Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), built between 1514 and 1519, is a Manueline-style fortress that served as a starting point for many voyages of exploration.

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