santa maria de belem

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port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin

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Santa Maria de Belem, often simply known as Belem, is a district in the west of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is primarily known for its variety of historical and cultural landmarks, such as the Jerónimos Monastery and the Tower of Belem, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites represent significant periods in Portuguese history, including the Age of Discoveries. The name Santa Maria de Belem can be translated to Saint Mary of Bethlehem.

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Belém (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɨˈlɐ̃ȷ̃]) is a freguesia (civil parish) and district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Belém is located in western Lisbon, to the west of Ajuda and Alcântara and directly east of Lisbons border with Oeiras. Belém is famous as a museum district, as the home of many of the most notable monuments of Lisbon and Portugal alike, such as the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, and Belém Palace (official residence of the President of Portugal). The population in 2011 was 16,528.