Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon

Lissabon, Portugal

14.09.2014

Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.

mosteirojeronimos.gov.pt Jerónimos Monastery UNESCO #263

Testimony to a Cultural Tradition Work of outstanding universal Significance Churches and Monestaries Panorama View Ticket Required

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