Neighbourhood
Alfama
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon's oldest quarter, a maze of lanes, tiled houses, washing lines and fado bars.
Church, mosque or temple · Portugal · Lisbon
Jeronimos Monastery
A showpiece of Manueline architecture, with an ornate cloister, near Belem Tower.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Jeronimos Monastery matters
The Jeronimos Monastery is one of Portugal's great buildings, covered in carved stone ropes, shells and sea creatures, a style called Manueline. It was funded in the age when Portuguese ships were opening trade routes. The two-storey cloister is the highlight. Entry to the church is often free, but queues are common, so go early.
Talking points
- Manueline style features nautical carving.
- The cloister is the highlight.
- Vasco da Gama's tomb is inside the church.
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Good to know: Arrive at opening to avoid the longest queue.
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