Lisbon from the air

 We flew to Paris and then to Lisbon. I managed to get a couple of pictures on our approach, including one of Belem Tower and another of the historic aqueduct.

Aerial view of 15th century Belem Tower, a stone tower guarding the entrance to the Tagus River.

Aerial view of tall stone aqueduct in an urban setting.

Aerial view of the riverside in the Belem area of Lisbon including the Monument to the Discoveries the


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