📍 LandmarksHistorical Sites€10–15
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Anthony
Feb 24, 2026
Praça Do Império 1400-206
Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon is a UNESCO-listed Manueline landmark known for its ornate cloisters, maritime carvings, and connection to Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.
Jerónimos Monastery is Lisbon’s most visited monument. Built in the 16th century for the Order of St. Jerome, it reflects the wealth and ambition of the Age of Discoveries. The architecture is pure Manueline. Columns carved with ropes, anchors, sea creatures, and botanical motifs line the two-story cloister.
Tickets grant access mainly to the cloister. The adjacent church is free to enter and holds the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões. Most visits take 30–60 minutes. Sunscreen in summer. Pastéis de Belém is also nearby.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Two-story Manueline cloister
- Tomb of Vasco da Gama
- Maritime stone carvings
- Church entry free
Details
- Lines common, even with pre-purchase
- Timed tickets strongly recommended
- Church separate from cloister entry
- Near Belém Tower and riverside
Prices
- Approx. €10–15
- Free with Lisboa Card
Hours
- Tuesday–Sunday: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Monday: Closed
Jerónimos Monastery is recommended in Lisbon.