UNESCO
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Bele...
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Bele...
Architecture
Country:
PortugalRegion:
Portugal
Value:
World
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites &ndash, construction of which began in 1502 &ndash exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama`s expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.
Categories:
Architecture
Architecture
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
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Best visit time:
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Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
Map and directions
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