Use this when you want Belém without turning it into a museum day. Start at Pastéis de Belém, admire Jerónimos from outside, cut through the garden, then walk the riverfront to Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Torre de Belém.
Timing rule: if pastry or tower lines are long, keep moving. This page is designed as a one-hour outdoor/photo walk; interiors can be a separate visit.
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1-hour route + walking legs
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Pastéis de Belém → Jerónimos Monastery~290 m • 4 min family walk • grab pastries to go if the line moves.
2
Jerónimos → Jardim da Praça do Império~160 m • 2 min • quick shade/reset and fountain views.
3
Garden → Padrão dos Descobrimentos~330 m • 5 min • cross toward the river and the giant ship-shaped monument.
4
Padrão dos Descobrimentos → Belém Tower~920 m • 14 min • the prettiest riverfront stretch; add time for photos/boats.