Things to do in Jerónimos Monastery
The Jerónimos Monastery is located in the district of Belém, west of the center of Lisbon. It is one the most important tourist attraction in Lisbon, inside which lies the tomb of Vasco de Gama.
The Monastery, also called Hieronymites Monastery, is along with the Tower of Belém, one of the most visited sites in Lisbon. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The religious building was designed by the Portuguese architect Diogo de Boitaca to commemorate the return of Vasco da Gama from India. The construction began on 6 January 1501 and wasn’t completed until the seventeenth century. The building is predominantly Manueline style (Portuguese late Gothic). Curiously, the monastery was built on the site of the former Ermida do Restelo, the chapel where Vasco da Gama and the rest of the sailors prayed before setting sail down the African coast to India.
In the surroundings there are many famous attractions to not miss such as the Tower of Belém, the Monument of Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) the Maritime Museum, the National Coach Museum and the Cultural Center of Belém.
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Opening hours:
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- October to May: 10.00am to 5.30 pm (last admission at 5.00 pm)
- May to September: From 10.00am to 6.30 pm (last admission at 6.00 pm)
- Closed: Mondays and 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December
Our recommendations in Jerónimos Monastery
Explore a collection of more than 23,000 pieces, admire ship models from different centuries and discover the Portuguese history.
Explore a collection of more than 23,000 pieces, admire ship models from different centuries and discover the Portuguese history.
How to get there
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon
Portugal
Reviews Jerónimos Monastery
“Could have been organized better. Went to the monastery and by the time Anna the tour guide explained in 3 different languages the Queue tripled in size. Should have queued straight away and she could have explained the History while the queue was moving.”
“Very good and useful, we were able to access museums for free and the use of public transport was very easy and made everything less stressful, especially for the Metro.”
“The Lisbon card is fantastic, we picked it up from tourist information at the airport.and could use it straight away. Fab for getting about on the metro. lots of free tourist attractions around Lisbon too. A must when heading to the city.”
“Comprare il biglietto in anticipo mi ha fatto risparmiare la fila alla biglietteria. Tuttavia per entrare ho fatto comunque 1 ore di attesa, sotto il sole. Il Prezzo alto del biglietto non vale la visita. Si può vedre solo il cortile interno, 13 euro per un giro di 10 minuti. Non lo rifarei”
