[🇵🇹Lisbon] The magnificent Manueline-style Jerónimos Monastery

A magnificent monastery with a sense of history The Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), towering over the Belém district of Lisbon, is one of Portugal's most representative historical buildings. Construction began in the early 16th century and took many years to complete, and the monastery is known as the greatest masterpiece of Portugal's unique Manueline style. The beautiful white exterior is decorated with intricate carvings, and if you look closely at the building's columns and arches, you will see decorations with sea and plant motifs everywhere. The cloister surrounding the monastery's courtyard is silent yet has an overwhelming presence, and you will be overwhelmed by its splendor just by walking through it. The monastery also contains the tomb of Vasco da Gama, the great Portuguese explorer, and you can feel the history of the prosperity that Portugal built at that time. How to get there from central Lisbon The Jerónimos Monastery is easily accessible from **Praça do Comércio** in the center of Lisbon. Tram: Take the 15E line and get off at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos stop (about 25 minutes) Bus: Take buses such as 728, 714, and 727 to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos stop (about 30 minutes) Train: Take the Cascais line from Cais do Sodré station, get off at Belem station, and walk for about 10 minutes I took the 15E tram to visit, but there were many tourists and it was quite crowded, especially on weekends. If you purchase a ticket online in advance when entering, you can visit smoothly. Summary The Jerónimos Monastery is a magnificent historical building that you should visit at least once when visiting Lisbon. You can quietly feel its history while enjoying the beauty of Portugal's unique Manueline style. It is also easily accessible from Commerce Square, so be sure to visit it when you are strolling around the Belem district. #Lisbon tourism #Jerónimos Monastery #Portugal travel #Manueline style #Belem district #World Heritage Site #Spring 0 yen trip