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The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is one of the most emblematic monuments of Lisbon and Portuguese history.

The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, or Hieronymite Monastery, is one of the most emblematic monuments of Lisbon and Portuguese history. Built in the Belém district, opposite the Tagus River, it is a masterpiece of Manueline architecture, a Gothic style characterized by the use of maritime and plant motifs, symbolizing the age of Portuguese discovery. The monastery was commissioned by King Manuel I in the early 16th century to commemorate the triumphant return of Vasco da Gama after his discovery of the sea route to India. Built on the site of a former church, the monastery was entrusted to the Order of St. Jerome, hence its name. This religious order's mission was to provide spiritual guidance to sailors and pray for the king's soul. It took a hundred years to complete, mobilizing craftsmen from all over the world, under the direction of architects Diogo de Boitaca, then João de Castilho. In the 19th century, the large west wing (now the Archaeological Museum) was added, copying the style of the main building. The monastery houses the tombs of several illustrious figures, including Vasco da Gama, the poet Luís de Camões and the great writer Fernando Pessoa. In 1983, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The church leads to the cloister, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture. A day in the sun will reveal its perfect harmony and creamy hues. Carved stone reigns supreme: there's not a column, capital, pillar or arch that isn't a pretext for motifs, interlacing, variations on ornamental foliage and the symbolism of circles, punctuated by different gargoyles. Profusion and luxuriance of nature, ordered in symmetry as it dominates - the law of harmony. Speaking of symmetry, there's a place in the church marked with a black tile, where the Christ on the upper floor cuts the rose window exactly down the middle. The small fountain, placed in one side of the cloister, used to be in the center. It depicts a tamed lion kneeling on a prie-Dieu..

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mile1910
Visited in june 2017
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Incontournable et magnifique. Beaucoup de monde cependant et surtout en matinée. Il vaut mieux y aller dans l'après midi. Moins de file et on arrive quand même à faire quelques photos sans trop de touristes dessus. L'église aussi est très belle et gratuite mais pour moi le plus beau reste le cloître avec une architecture superbe.
fute_32479
Visited in june 2017
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Je trouve l'édifice imposant et intéressant mais trop peu exploité. Une seule salle abrite un exposition, on ne peut pas voir de cellule ni se projeter sur la vie des hiéronymites
kiki1984
Visited in june 2017
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Ce monastère vaut vraiment d'aller le visiter. Il est magnifique et chaque pièce est unique. A noter que vous pourrez trouver le tombeau du navigateur Vasco de Gama et du poète Luís de Camões dans la "petite" église du Monastère.
mimilee
Visited in may 2017
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Chef d oeuvre architectural. A voir absolument à Belem. L eglise et le cloître valent le déplacement malgré la longue file d attente et le nombre de visiteurs au sein du site. Mention spéciale aux photographes qui auront de quoi se régaler.
poeme7
Visited in march 2017
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Visite incontournable quand on va à Lisbonne le monastère de Jérónimos apparaît à l'extérieur comme un véritable château. Pour y aller on prend le bus ou le tram, c'est ce dernier que nous avons choisi archi bondé. Arrivé sur place une queue impressionnante d'une centaine de mètres. Il faut prendre son mal en patience mais ça avance quand même. A l'intérieur c'est un peu la déception, c'est austère comme un monastère on pourrait même dire un mon austère . Je suis plutôt déçu de cette visite compte tenu du temps passé dans la file d'attente!

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