The Jeronimos Monastery
A monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site:
Located in the district of Belém, the Jeronimos Monastery was built in 1502 by King Manuel I to welcome the return of Vasgo de Gama from India.
He thus decided to build a monastery intended for the religious of the order of Hieronymites. If the Jeronimos Monastery escaped the earthquake of 1755 which nevertheless devastated the city of Lisbon, it will be damaged by the English troops of Wellington at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1907, the Jeronimos Museum was classified as a Historic Monument.
Moreover, and since 1983, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is currently considered “The monument with the most architectural elements of the Manueline style”.
Included:
- A skip-the-line ticket
The visit to the south portal, the cloister, the tomb of Vasco da Gama, the upper choir, the altar, the sacristy.
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Opening hours:
- October to May: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last admission is at 5 p.m.).
- May to September: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last admission is at 6:00 p.m.)
- Closed: Monday, January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, June 13, December 25
Addresse:
Praca do Imperio, Lisbonne 1400-206, Portugal.