Lisbon's Gothic Gem: Get Lost in the Enchanting Jerónimos Monastery
Belém is a district 40-minutes drive away from the Lisbon city center. Among the area's shaded green lawns are historic landmarks that recall Portugal’s seafaring past, like the 16th-century Tower of Belém and the sail-shaped Discoveries Monument . Nearby also stands the Jerónimos Monastery (Portuguese: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos ⭐). It is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome . Jerónimos Monastery The Monastery's courtyard is remarkably calm and beautiful, boasting fine and delicate stone carvings. A visit is highly recommended, but remember to first purchase your tickets from the machines at the Archaeological Museum entrance before joining the queue for the Monastery. Personally, I found booking online in advance to be quite convenient. Photo Gallery The below photos were taken on 01/04/2023, a sunny day. A long queue in the early morning (my wait time: 20 mins)