Jeronimos Monastery near Tagus river in the parish of Belem tower in Lisbon. This is a former monastery of order oder Saint Jerome. This Monastery represents the late Gothic Manueline style architecture of Portugal.
The history says that Monks used to live here and their job used to provide guidance to the sailor and pray for the king's soul. UNESCO has classified this architecture as World heritage monument. This monastery has elaborated sculpture design and detailing of maritime motifs.
the cloisters are mesmerizing and magnificent. Every column of this Monastery has its own story and detailed artwork which represents different messages.
Every year they hold different art exhibition where artists around the world participates. There is a small park in front of the Monastery, which leads to different outdoor siting cafes and restaurant and it is filled with souvenir stores.
Yes you would require tickets to entry the Monastery. Inside the Monastery you can see the tomb of Vasco De Gama. The ticket price is 10 euros I would suggest to buy the tickets before hand so that you can avoid the line and save time.
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