Jerónimos Monastery, Gothic monastery in Belém, Portugal
The Jerónimos Monastery exhibits detailed stone carvings, maritime motifs, and ornate cloisters that demonstrate the Portuguese architectural craftsmanship of the 16th century.
Construction began in 1502 under architect Diogo de Boitaca using funds from taxes collected from Portuguese India trade routes and continued for nearly a century.
The monastery contains the tombs of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama and poet Luís de Camões, representing the connection between maritime exploration and artistic heritage.
The monastery receives over one million visitors annually and houses multiple exhibition spaces, including permanent collections of Portuguese history and maritime discoveries.
The monastery's architecture combines late Gothic Manueline style with Renaissance elements, featuring nautical decorations that reflect Portugal's maritime achievements.
Location: Belém
Inception: 1502
Architects: Diogo de Boitaca, Diego de Torralva, Nicolau Chanterene
Official opening: 1601
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Manueline
Part of: Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:30
Phone: +351213620034
Website: http://mosteirojeronimos.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.69785,-9.20560
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:41
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Discover Lisbon's monuments, historical buildings and museums designed for children. The itinerary includes castles, interactive exhibitions and architectural landmarks. Children can explore marine life at the oceanarium, learn about navigation history, ride historic trams, and enjoy large parks with playgrounds. The route combines educational visits to science museums with recreational stops at the zoo and gardens.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
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Belém Palace
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Navy Museum
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Museu Coleção Berardo
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Belém Cultural Center
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National Archaeology Museum
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Praça do Império
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Jardim Botânico Tropical
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Planetário de Marinha
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Jardim de Buxo
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Museum of Popular Art
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Palácio dos Condes da Calheta
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Jardim Vasco da Gama
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Bergantim Real
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Jardim Afonso de Albuquerque
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Galeota Grande
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Capela de Santo Cristo
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Estátuas lusitanas de Montalegre
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Galeota do Inspector da Alfândega de Lisboa
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Garagem Sul
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Sírius
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Belém Lighthouse (Lisboa)
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Galeota de Dom Miguel I
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Convento de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso
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Restaurante Espelho de Água
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Saveira Dourada
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Cavalos Marinhos
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Fonte Luminosa da Praça do Império
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