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Vacation to Lisbon, Portugal

​Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal

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See where monks once worshipped when it reaches this beautifully decorated monastery and where Lisbon’s famous custard-filled pastry is considered to have been invented.
The Jeronimos Monastery is undoubtedly an impressive monument with ornate façades and pointed spirals. The architecture is usual of the Portuguese late-gothic style and it has Renaissance influences. 
The austere Hieronymite monks once worshipped here and prayed for your safety of Lisbon’s explorers. Wander from the interior with the monastery and admire the columns. Each column continues to be carved with sea motifs for instance coils of rope, sea monsters and coral. You can’t miss the statue of Henry the Navigator, a 15th-century prince, which stands in front doors. At the entrance to your former refectory, invest time to admire the decorations depicting the biblical story of Joseph.
 
The monastery was developed to commemorate the successful journey to India with the famous Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama. It stands where he with the exceptional crew spent their yesterday evening in Portugal before getting into the voyage with the exceptional tomb is in the entrance.
The monastery has become a square cloister measuring 55 feet by 55 feet (180.4 by 180.4 meters). There are several side porticos for this massive church which can be worth exploring. The cavernous two-story south portal is 105 feet (32 meters) high and 39.4 feet (12 meters) wide. The structure principal purpose is by Diogo de Boitaca and João de Castilho, who will be recognized as among Portugal’s greatest architects. The highly detailed features include gables and pinnacles with carved figures.
The main portal shows a transition from gothic to Renaissance style. French sculptor Nicolau Chanterene designed statues for example the kneeling Queen Maria of Aragon and King Manuel beneath a lavishly decorated canopy. He flanked the carvings in the royal couple using their patron saints, St. Jerome and John the Baptist after which decorated surrounding niches with holy scenes.
The Jeronimos Monastery is found historic Belem district. It’s accessible by public transit and in close proximity to other attractions. There’s a little fee to penetrate. The monastery is closed on Mondays.

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