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Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, a stunning Manueline-style church and cloister in Belém, Lisbon. Learn about its history, see the tombs of famous Portuguese explorers and writers, and explore nearby landmarks.
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.
Jerónimos Monastery is a World Heritage Site and Lisbon's must-see marvel. It was built in the 1500s as a monastery for the monks of the Order of Saint Jerome, who made the famous custard tarts. It has a Gothic church with Manueline architecture, a tomb of Vasco da Gama, and a cloister with lacy stonework and coral motifs.
Learn about the history and significance of the Jerónimos Monastery, a 16th century monastery founded by King Manuel I near the Tagus River and dedicated to St. Jerome. The Jerónimos Monastery is a National Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões are buried.
Visit the Jeronimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline style and a symbol of Portuguese identity and culture. Learn about its history, architecture, tombs, cloister, and how to buy tickets or Lisboa Card.
May 16, 2021 · The Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), also known as the Hieronymites Monastery, is an iconic 16th century monastery in Lisbon, and along with the nearby Tower of Belém, is one of the most visited sites in Lisbon.
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.
