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The Jerónimos Monastery was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
Its name in Portuguese is Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
Designed by the architect Diogo de Boitaca, construction of the Jerónimos Monastery began on January 6, 1501, and was completed at the end of the 16th century.
The dominant style of the monastery is Manueline. It was built to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s return from India.
As an anecdote, the chosen location for the monastery was the Ermida do Restelo, the chapel where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent hours praying before beginning their journey.

The Church
The Church of the Jerónimos Monastery is completely different from all the churches we have seen so far.
Its single nave has six perfectly carved columns that seem to go on forever.
The most important tourist attractions in the church are the tombs of Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões.

The Cloister
The Cloister of the Jerónimos Monastery is even more striking than that of Lisbon Cathedral.
Its size and perfection mark the difference.

During the visit to the cloister, it is possible to visit the upper floor of the church and the tomb of Fernando Pessoa.
There is also a room dedicated to the monastery’s evolution in parallel with the history of Portugal and the world.

Text: Internet source