belém
Belém is a toponym of Portuguese origin meaning Bethlehem and is used for several places in the Portuguese-speaking world. In Brazil, Belém refers to the city of Belém, the capital of the state of Pará, located at the mouth of the Guamá River on the Atlantic coast. Founded in 1616 as Feliz Lusitânia, it developed into a major port and economic hub of northern Brazil, with a waterfront area notable for colonial architecture, the Ver-o-Peso market, and riverfront parks. The city serves as a gateway to the Amazon region and is a center for trade, logistics, and regional industry.
In Portugal, Belém is a parish and historic district in the municipality and city of Lisbon, situated