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Jerónimos Monastery
CultureVisit: ~120 min
A Manueline monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome, whose construction began in 1501 under the reign of Manuel I in the Belém district. Highlights include the south portal, the church of Santa Maria with its branching columns and the two-storey, richly decorated cloister. In the church are the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1983.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Jerónimos Monastery: 3 missions
- Walk the two-storey cloisterMake a full circuit of the cloister on the ground floor and go up to the upper gallery. Notice how the decoration of the arches changes.
- Find the tomb of Vasco da GamaEnter the church of Santa Maria and find the tomb of Vasco da Gama next to the entrance, near the lower choir.
- Photograph the south portal of the JerónimosStand in front of the south façade and frame the whole Manueline portal. Notice how many reliefs cover the stone.
Near Jerónimos Monastery
National Museum of Archaeology95 m awayJardim Botânico Tropical229 m awayPastéis de Belém252 m awayBelém Cultural Centre286 m awayBerardo Collection Museum319 m awayPadrão dos Descobrimentos465 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Jerónimos Monastery?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.