Monastery of Jerónimos
Learn about Lisbon's culture and history with a visit to Jerónimos Monastery. Marvel at this architectural wonder and take a stroll through the beautiful garden surrounded by fountains with your Jerónimos Monastery tickets.
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Near Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery is a Manueline masterpiece symbolizing Portugal's wealth and power during the Age of Discovery.
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The monastery holds the tombs of Vasco da Gama, poet Luís de Camões, and Dom Manuel I along with his descendants in the main chapel.
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Spot maritime influences in architecture that blend Gothic and Renaissance styles, with botanical motifs, and nautical details like ropes and anchors.
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Upgrade your ticket for a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, German, or French, and step back into Portugal's maritime history.
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Fun fact: The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of this monastery, which richly showcases the Portuguese Late Gothic ‘Manueline’ style of architecture.
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Near Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery is a Manueline masterpiece symbolizing Portugal's wealth and power during the Age of Discovery.
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The monastery holds the tombs of Vasco da Gama, poet Luís de Camões, and Dom Manuel I along with his descendants in the main chapel.
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Spot maritime influences in architecture that blend Gothic and Renaissance styles, with botanical motifs, and nautical details like ropes and anchors.
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Upgrade your ticket for a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, German, or French, and step back into Portugal's maritime history.
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Fun fact: The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of this monastery, which richly showcases the Portuguese Late Gothic ‘Manueline’ style of architecture.
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Roam the various sections within the Belém Tower and understand its importance to maritime explorers, and the city itself.
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Take in beautiful views of the River Tagus, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the rest of Lisbon. Add a multilingual audio guide for deeper insights.
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At Jerónimos Monastery, observe intricate cloisters, vaulted ceilings, and maritime motifs that celebrate Vasco Da Gama's voyage to India.
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Explore the intricate details of the Hieronymite Order's shield, confessional doors, and the tomb of renowned poet Fernando Pessoa in addition to the architectural beauties of Jerónimos Monastery.
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Fun fact: The Jerónimos Monastery was initially funded by a 5% tax on eastern spices, with the exception of pepper, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Roam the various sections within the Belém Tower and understand its importance to maritime explorers, and the city itself.
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Take in beautiful views of the River Tagus, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the rest of Lisbon. Add a multilingual audio guide for deeper insights.
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At Jerónimos Monastery, observe intricate cloisters, vaulted ceilings, and maritime motifs that celebrate Vasco Da Gama's voyage to India.
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Explore the intricate details of the Hieronymite Order's shield, confessional doors, and the tomb of renowned poet Fernando Pessoa in addition to the architectural beauties of Jerónimos Monastery.
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Fun fact: The Jerónimos Monastery was initially funded by a 5% tax on eastern spices, with the exception of pepper, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Avoid the 2-hour wait with skip-the-line entry as you explore Jerónimos Monastery with a guide, an example of Portuguese Gothic Manueline architecture.
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This Monastery is known to house the tomb of Vasco da Gama, and other famous Portuguese figures like King Sebastião, poet Luís de Camões and others.
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Stroll the lovely 16th-century two-story cloister and former library, then visit the monks’ refectory. Wrap up with stunning views of the River Tagus!
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Dive into the Age of Discovery with an upgraded ticket for a walking tour of Belém, stopping at the Tower of Belém and Padrão dos Descobrimentos!
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Fun fact: The Jerónimos monastery was built to commemorate Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India.
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Avoid the 2-hour wait with skip-the-line entry as you explore Jerónimos Monastery with a guide, an example of Portuguese Gothic Manueline architecture.
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This Monastery is known to house the tomb of Vasco da Gama, and other famous Portuguese figures like King Sebastião, poet Luís de Camões and others.
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Stroll the lovely 16th-century two-story cloister and former library, then visit the monks’ refectory. Wrap up with stunning views of the River Tagus!
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Dive into the Age of Discovery with an upgraded ticket for a walking tour of Belém, stopping at the Tower of Belém and Padrão dos Descobrimentos!
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Fun fact: The Jerónimos monastery was built to commemorate Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India.
- Skip the guesswork! This expert-led tour is planned to take you through Lisbon’s rich history, architecture, and culture in half a day.
- Roam Lisbon’s charming streets like a local, soak in the beauty of Jerónimos Monastery, and savor a warm Pastel del nata alongside a guide.
- Say no to commute stress! With a comfy minivan and a small group, all you need to do is enjoy the views, and brew some fun conversations along the way.
- Stand before Belém Tower and Monument of Discoveries as you hear thrilling tales of explorers, sea trades, and voyages in the language of your choice.
- Did you know? Pastel de Natas, a traditional Portuguese dessert, is believed to have been invented by the monks in the Jerónimos Monastery.
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- Skip the guesswork! This expert-led tour is planned to take you through Lisbon’s rich history, architecture, and culture in half a day.
- Roam Lisbon’s charming streets like a local, soak in the beauty of Jerónimos Monastery, and savor a warm Pastel del nata alongside a guide.
- Say no to commute stress! With a comfy minivan and a small group, all you need to do is enjoy the views, and brew some fun conversations along the way.
- Stand before Belém Tower and Monument of Discoveries as you hear thrilling tales of explorers, sea trades, and voyages in the language of your choice.
- Did you know? Pastel de Natas, a traditional Portuguese dessert, is believed to have been invented by the monks in the Jerónimos Monastery.
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Jerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture, with detailed structural cloisters, corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances. Explore it at your own pace.
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Discover the different sections within Belém Tower and take in beautiful views of the River Tagus from its watchpoints.
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At Pena Palace, encounter 19th-century Romantic architecture and a stunning park with winding paths and pavilions.
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Upgrade to include round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the park and the palace or to have a handy multilingual audio guide to make your visit informative.
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Fun fact: With its rich history, from a chapel to a monastery to a Disney-like castle, the Pena Palace became the National Monument of Portugal in 1910.
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Jerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture, with detailed structural cloisters, corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances. Explore it at your own pace.
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Discover the different sections within Belém Tower and take in beautiful views of the River Tagus from its watchpoints.
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At Pena Palace, encounter 19th-century Romantic architecture and a stunning park with winding paths and pavilions.
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Upgrade to include round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the park and the palace or to have a handy multilingual audio guide to make your visit informative.
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Fun fact: With its rich history, from a chapel to a monastery to a Disney-like castle, the Pena Palace became the National Monument of Portugal in 1910.
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Explore São Jorge Castle, a Lisbon icon since the 11th century, visible from nearly every corner of the city and one of its must-see attractions.
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At Belém Tower, soak up the glittery views of the Tagus River and admire the sheer size of the 25 de Abril Bridge.
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Explore the unmissable Jerónimos Monastery. Step inside to be awed by the ‘Manueline’ style of architecture, a Portuguese take on goth.
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Fun fact: In 1255, Lisbon was the capital city and São Jorge Castle was the royal palace.
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Explore São Jorge Castle, a Lisbon icon since the 11th century, visible from nearly every corner of the city and one of its must-see attractions.
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At Belém Tower, soak up the glittery views of the Tagus River and admire the sheer size of the 25 de Abril Bridge.
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Explore the unmissable Jerónimos Monastery. Step inside to be awed by the ‘Manueline’ style of architecture, a Portuguese take on goth.
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Fun fact: In 1255, Lisbon was the capital city and São Jorge Castle was the royal palace.
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Gain access to two of Lisbon’s top attractions for discovering Portuguese heritage—the Jerónimos Monastery and Maritime Museum—with this combo ticket and save money while you are at it.
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Vasco da Gama's tomb, and those of other famous Portuguese figures like King Manuel, King Sebastiao, poet Luis de Cames, and others, can be found at the Jerónimos Monastery.
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At the Jerónimos Monastery, look at the tiled decoration depicting the Biblical story of Joseph, along with other religious stories, on the walls.
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Visit the Maritime Museum to learn about Portuguese explorers at sea who conquered new territories and maritime routes. They discovered 70% of the world that was previously unknown to Europeans.
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See Vasco da Gama's portable altar, Archangel Raphael's wooden statue, and the first seaplane!
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Among the 17,000 exhibits at Museu de Marinha are colossal and richly decorated ships, astrolabes, maps, relics, and more.
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Fun fact: Jerónimos Monastery is not its Real Name. The actual name of this new monument is Mosteiro da Santa Maria de Belem, but it bares the nickname of “O Jerónimos”, which explains where Jerónimos Monastery came from.
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Gain access to two of Lisbon’s top attractions for discovering Portuguese heritage—the Jerónimos Monastery and Maritime Museum—with this combo ticket and save money while you are at it.
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Vasco da Gama's tomb, and those of other famous Portuguese figures like King Manuel, King Sebastiao, poet Luis de Cames, and others, can be found at the Jerónimos Monastery.
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At the Jerónimos Monastery, look at the tiled decoration depicting the Biblical story of Joseph, along with other religious stories, on the walls.
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Visit the Maritime Museum to learn about Portuguese explorers at sea who conquered new territories and maritime routes. They discovered 70% of the world that was previously unknown to Europeans.
-
See Vasco da Gama's portable altar, Archangel Raphael's wooden statue, and the first seaplane!
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Among the 17,000 exhibits at Museu de Marinha are colossal and richly decorated ships, astrolabes, maps, relics, and more.
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Fun fact: Jerónimos Monastery is not its Real Name. The actual name of this new monument is Mosteiro da Santa Maria de Belem, but it bares the nickname of “O Jerónimos”, which explains where Jerónimos Monastery came from.
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Enjoy access to 2 attractions with a value-for-money ticket that comes with the added benefit of extended validity.
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Discover Lisbon's history and culture at the monastery in the form of intriguing stories and visual attractions.
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See maritime influences at the monument built as a tribute to Vasco da Gama’s successful journey to India, as well as sea explorers.
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Delve into unique perspectives on space at the gallery, observatory, and library at the Navy Planetarium.
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Get access to fascinating exhibitions at one of the largest planetariums in the world.
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Fun fact: Jerónimos Monastery replaced a church that formerly existed in the same location, dedicated to Santa Maria de Belem.
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Enjoy access to 2 attractions with a value-for-money ticket that comes with the added benefit of extended validity.
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Discover Lisbon's history and culture at the monastery in the form of intriguing stories and visual attractions.
-
See maritime influences at the monument built as a tribute to Vasco da Gama’s successful journey to India, as well as sea explorers.
-
Delve into unique perspectives on space at the gallery, observatory, and library at the Navy Planetarium.
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Get access to fascinating exhibitions at one of the largest planetariums in the world.
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Fun fact: Jerónimos Monastery replaced a church that formerly existed in the same location, dedicated to Santa Maria de Belem.
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With this cost-effective combo, visit two of Lisbon's top attractions: SL Benfica Stadium and Museum, and the Jerónimos Monastery.
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Opt for a tour in English or Portuguese and learn about this stadium's legacy and the European Champions Club Cups.
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Choose between a skip-the-line tour of just the SL Benfica Stadium, the SL Benfica Museum, or both.
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Delve into the Jerónimos Monastery, a prime landmark of Portuguese architecture, and learn about its history and tribute to Vasco da Gama's journey to India.
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Fun fact: The unofficial name of this stadium is Luz, which means 'The Light', and is commonly referred to as Estádio da Luz or 'Stadium of Light'.
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With this cost-effective combo, visit two of Lisbon's top attractions: SL Benfica Stadium and Museum, and the Jerónimos Monastery.
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Opt for a tour in English or Portuguese and learn about this stadium's legacy and the European Champions Club Cups.
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Choose between a skip-the-line tour of just the SL Benfica Stadium, the SL Benfica Museum, or both.
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Delve into the Jerónimos Monastery, a prime landmark of Portuguese architecture, and learn about its history and tribute to Vasco da Gama's journey to India.
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Fun fact: The unofficial name of this stadium is Luz, which means 'The Light', and is commonly referred to as Estádio da Luz or 'Stadium of Light'.
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About Monastery of Jerónimos
The 16th-century Monastery of Jerónimos, a National Monument and UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, graces Lisbon's historic riverside. Its monumental facade, about 300 meters long, showcases the South Portal adorned with images of Portugal's Patron Saint, St. Michael the Archangel, and Our Lady of Belém.
Why visit Monastery of Jerónimos?
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The Church Entrance
This entrance is located on the right-hand side of the monastery and is free to enter. It leads directly into the church, which is a beautiful example of Manueline architecture. Visitors can also purchase tickets for the cloister and other areas of the monastery from the ticket office inside the church.

The Cloister Entrance
This entrance is located on the left-hand side of the monastery and requires a paid ticket to enter. It leads directly into the cloister, which is a peaceful and beautiful space with intricate stonework and gargoyles. Visitors can also access the church from the cloister.
- General Timings: Jeronimos monastery hours are 10.00 am to 05.30 pm from October to April and 10.00 am to 06.30 pm from May to September.
- Last Admission: The attractions start to close 30 minutes before the closing time. The last entry from October to April is 05.00 pm and from May to September is 06.00 pm.
- Closed: The Jerónimos Monastery remains closed on Monday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 1st May, and 25th December.
- Duration of Visit: The Jerónimos Monastery is known for its Refectory Hall, the Chapter House, the Tomb of Vasco da Gama, and the Confessionals. It will take around 2 to 3 hours to explore Jerónimos Monastery based on the schedule.
There are accessible toilets located on the ground floor and upper floors.
Audio guides are available in several languages, including Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Mandarin. These audio guides provide information about the history and architecture of the monastery.
There is a ramped entrance with a handrail leading to the ticket office and main courtyard.
Two elevators provide access to the upper floors, including the choir and the cloister. However, these upper floors have some uneven surfaces and may be challenging for some visitors.