Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon

Hieronymite Monastery

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A grandiose 16th-century monument in Lisbon (Belém district), a masterpiece of the Manueline style and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in honor of the discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama, who is buried here. Famous for its luxurious southern portal, two-tiered cloisters, and the Church of St. Mary.