Jeronimos Monastery

Overview

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Jerónimos Monastery is a grand example of Manueline-style Gothic architecture. This monastery near the Tagus River was designed by Portuguese architect Diogo de Boitaca. Construction began under King Manuel I at the start of the 16th century and it wasn't completed until the 17th century.

Visitors are drawn to the beauty of its 300-metre imposing facade, the elaborate stone carvings throughout, the Church of Santa Maria and its delicate columns, the tombs of explorer Vasco da Gama and poet Luís de Camões, and the stunningly sculpted gardens. It's an important part of Portuguese cultural identity and history and remains one of Lisbon's most popular tourist attractions.