Jerónimos Monastery
monument

Jerónimos Monastery

Lisbon, Portugal

Photo by Zak Mir
90
min visit
This stunning UNESCO World Heritage monastery showcases the ornate Manueline architectural style with its intricately carved limestone façade and soaring vaulted ceilings that seem to defy gravity. Built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyages, the monastery's cloisters feature delicate tracery and arcades that transport you back to Portugal's Age of Exploration. Inside, you'll find the Portuguese National Archaeological Museum and a tranquil sense of spirituality that lingers in its sacred spaces.

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