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Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon

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Architectural Building Religious Site
Inspired by Vasco da Gama, Jeronimos Monastery serves as a great example of Late Gothic Manueline architecture. You can tour the church, where several important events have occurred since the Middle Ages. Limestone sculptures inside the church pay homage to historical naval expeditions. Its impressive, ornate architectural style is partly why this World Heritage Site has become famous. The monastery was founded in 1495, though its structure was not completed for more than a century, in 1601. Vasco da Gama is buried here, along with other notable explorers. You can also visit the site's Maritime Museum and National Archeology Museum, as well as the nearby Tower of Belém. Use our Lisbon trip generator to arrange your visit to Jeronimos Monastery and other attractions in Lisbon.
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  • August 19, 2017
    The area is must-see. It is part of the history of Portugal and very beautiful both as the Cathedral monastery, is economic. Maybe remove the input early in the morning and visit him at lunchtime, while you can walk to visit other nearby monuments.
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  • August 19, 2017
    Stunning architecture that is definitely something to see, but here's a few things: 1: as mentioned by others, the line ups are long. We were told to go early before opening. Best idea ever. We got th...  more »
  • August 19, 2017
    Recommend a guide as there are details linked to Portugal's history that you may miss without one...and always look up!  more »
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  • Amazing place. You just can't help but wonder how was it possible to achieve such fine craftsmanship back then, with all the elements looking like if they came out from a production line but you know they were made by hand. Astounding roofs, beautiful walkways. Don't worry about the waiting line, it's usually very long but moves fast.
  • Cloister beautiful. Two places to buy tickets at entrance, both with lines but sometimes there is no one. You can have access to choir of church with monastery visit. Church has separate entrance and times and is a must. Church opens after 1500 and is free.
  • Better churches in England for free. Any cathedral in England has better cloisters. Also you don't need to queue for 15 min and pay ten quid. Just join the other queue for the church. Boom.
  • The church wasn't very impressive. But overall there was some lovely architecture and it was a very calming experience. The carvings were really really nice though
  • Nice monument; worth visiting although if you've been to Bath or any roman monument or would give it a skip. Hack to get in.. go to the entrance for the museum instead and buy tickets to get in so as to avoid the long line and queues.
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