Monastery of Jerónimos

Near Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery is a Manueline masterpiece symbolizing Portugal's wealth and power during the Age of Discovery.

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.

Spot maritime influences in architecture that blend Gothic and Renaissance styles, with botanical motifs, and nautical details like ropes and anchors.

Upgrade your ticket for a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, German, or French, and step back into Portugal's maritime history.

Fun fact: The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of this monastery, which richly showcases the Portuguese Late Gothic ‘Manueline’ style of architecture.

Jerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture, with detailed structural cloisters, corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances. Explore it at your own pace.

Discover the different sections within Belém Tower and take in beautiful views of the River Tagus from its watchpoints.

At Pena Palace, encounter 19th-century Romantic architecture and a stunning park with winding paths and pavilions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

At Belém Tower, soak up the glittery views of the Tagus River and admire the sheer size of the 25 de Abril Bridge.

Explore the unmissable Jerónimos Monastery. Step inside to be awed by the ‘Manueline’ style of architecture, a Portuguese take on goth.

Fun fact: In 1255, Lisbon was the capital city and São Jorge Castle was the royal palace.

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.

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.

At the Jerónimos Monastery, look at the tiled decoration depicting the Biblical story of Joseph, along with other religious stories, on the walls.

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!

Among the 17,000 exhibits at Museu de Marinha are colossal and richly decorated ships, astrolabes, maps, relics, and more.

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.

Explore the Jerónimos Monastery at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour available in English, French, or Spanish.

Download the app (available on iOS and Android), put your headphones on, and take a step back into Portuguese history.

Discover the architectural wonders of Jerónimos Monastery, the intricacies of the Hieronymite Order's shield, confessional doors, and the tomb of the renowned poet, Fernando Pessoa.

Explore the church and maritime museum and admire Vasco da Gama's tomb, and intricate arches, and learn of Portugal's maritime history.

Did you know? The monastery was originally built to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s successful sea voyage to India in 1498.

Access the stunning SL Benfica Stadium & Museum and the Jerónimos Monastery with a single, cost-effective combo ticket.

At the Stadium of Light, you can explore just the stadium, with its whopping seating capacity of 64,000+, walk through the Tunnel, and check out the locker room, among other highlights.

Explore the stadium's architecture, its retractable polycarbonate roof, and the massive arches.

You can also check out SL Benfica’s impressive collection of trophies and more than 20,000 documents that showcase the club’s illustrious 120-year run at the museum just 15 minutes away.

Then get access to the 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery with its 300-meter facade along Lisbon’s riverside and learn more about its unique history & architecture.