Jeronimos MonasteryOne of Portugal's most iconic tourist sights, the Jeronimos
Monastery is an absolute must-see attraction for visitors to
Lisbon. A stellar example of Manueline (or Portuguese late-Gothic)
architecture, the Jeronimos Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, earning its place in the registry on the basis of its
architectural splendour, which 'exemplifies Portuguese art at its
very best'. The construction of the Monastery was begun in 1501 at
the bequest of King Manuel I - at the height of Portugal's power
during the Age of Discovery - and to this day, remains a potent
symbol of the historical might of Portugal, and of its important
role in the development of modern history. The Jeronimos Monastery
is an absurdly photogenic building: a gleaming ivory colour, with
sharp spires and intricate sculptural details and maritime motifs.
The cloisters are particularly magnificent, with each column
individually carved with coiled rope, sea monsters, coral and other
designs that bespeak an era
Website: www.mosteirojeronimos.pt/en
Opening Time: Open daily from 10am to 5.30pm (October to May); and
from 10am to 6.30pm (May to September) |
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