Belém is an important neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal, several kilometers from the city's center, the Baixa. It is home to several important monuments, including the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower (or Torre de Belém). The area is also famous for the pastries which originated there and which are now sold across Portugal--the so-called pastéis de Belém ("Belém pastries")--small tarts made of custard. Lisbon (in Portuguese, Lisboa) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. ... Jerónimos Monastery The Jerónimos Monastery is a manueline monument in the Belém district of Lisbon. ... Belém Tower was built in the period from 1515–1521 by Manuel I of Portugal. ... Custard is a sweet dessert made from a combination of milk or cream, egg yolks, corn starch, sugar and flavourings such as vanilla. ...