The Tower of Belém and the Church of Kilverstone

Even though they have nothing in common historically, the striking architectural silhouettes against the skyline made this pairing impossible to resist.

The stone architecture of the Torre de Belém sitting on the edge of the water in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon: The Tower of Belém. A magnificent 16th-century defensive structure guarding the entrance of the Tagus Estuary. The Torre de Belém is an acclaimed World Heritage site.
St Andrew's medieval round-tower parish church in Kilverstone, Norfolk
Thetford Area: Kilverstone Parish Church of St Andrews. Possessing far more ancient, early medieval origins, it stands as a classic example of a traditional Norfolk round-tower church, located just a few kilometres north of Thetford. St Andrews is not a World Heritage site!

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