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Torre de Belém (Belem Tower) is a fortified tower located in the Belém district of Lisbon, built in the 16th century in the Manueline (Portuguese Gothic style) to commemorate the expedition of Vasco de Gama. A memorial to the Portuguese power during the Age of the Great Discoveries, this elegant and defensive construction is one of the most popular symbols of the city.
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Nick: The Teacher
Name : Francisco Serrato
Age : 44
Born in: Portugal, living in the states.
Hobbies : teach, learn, play trivia with my sons, eat whatever my wife cooks,
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me, that could be quite a journey.
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