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Declared UNESCO Heritage Site, the Jeronimos Monastery is one of the most beautiful architectural masterpiece in Manueline style of the city. Bestseller. Lisbon: Jerónimos Monastery E-Ticket and Audio Guide. From 19,95 € Buy the ticket.
The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the late Portuguese Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was erected in the early 1500s near the launch point of Vasco da Gama's first journey, and its construction funded by a tax on the profits of the yearly Portuguese India Armadas.
The Jerónimos Monastery is a Manueline gem and one of the most visited attractions in Lisbon. A visit to the monastery that was home to the monks of the Order of St. Jerome ( Hieronymites) will allow you to discover the wonders and mysteries of this masterpiece and reflect on its tribute to Portuguese identity and culture.
Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.
May 16, 2021 · Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site together with the Tower of Belem (in 1983), the Jerónimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal’s power and wealth during the Age of Discovery.
Jerónimos Monastery is a cultural point of reference that has attracted artists, historians and travellers in the course of its five centuries of existence. With vaulted ceilings and sophisticated decorative elements, its architecture is unlike any other; as it reflects the royal commissions that characterise the era in which it was built.
Feb 14, 2017 · The Jeronimos Monastery (Mostero de Jeronimos) in Lisbon is one of the city’s must-see spots. Discover the beautiful architecture and history of this iconic landmark in Belem with my practical guide to visiting the Jeronimos Monastery. There’s not much I remember about my trip to Lisbon fifteen years ago.
