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Jerónimos Monastery Stop: A Masterpiece of Manueline Architecture
Your private eco tuk-tuk tour brings you to the awe-inspiring Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Lisbon’s most magnificent landmarks. This 16th-century architectural marvel showcases Portugal’s Age of Discoveries through its intricate stone carvings featuring maritime motifs, exotic flora, and biblical figures.
As you approach the grand facade facing Praça do Império, notice how the limestone exterior glows golden in the sunlight. The monastery’s highlights include the breathtaking Church of Santa Maria, where explorer Vasco da Gama prayed before his voyage to India.
While here, take time to appreciate the delicate stonework in the South Portal depicting scenes from the life of Saint Jerome.
This stop provides excellent opportunities for photography, whether capturing the ornate western entrance or the monastery’s impressive scale against Lisbon’s blue skies.
10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte