See & do · Landmarks & architecture
Jerónimos Monastery
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.via Google
The peak of Manueline architecture, funded by the historic spice trade, featuring intricate stone carvings.
- Good to know
- €€, long queues. Book tickets online in advance.
Reviews from Google
Jeronimos Monastery is one of Lisbon’s most famous landmarks and definitely worth visiting when you are in the Belém area. The highlight is the cloister — beautifully detailed Manueline stonework with elegant arches and maritime motifs that reflect Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. It’s a peaceful space and the craftsmanship is impressive when you look closely at the carvings. The church is also significant historically, particularly with Vasco da Gama’s tomb inside, and the exterior architecture is striking. That said, the monastery complex itself is fairly compact and the visit doesn’t take very long. While it is an important historic site and architecturally beautiful, some visitors might find it less overwhelming than they initially expect. Overall, still a worthwhile stop in Lisbon, especially combined with other nearby sights in Belém.
A truly magnificent historical landmark in Lisbon. The architecture and cloisters are breathtaking, showcasing incredible detail and craftsmanship. Even with visitors, the atmosphere feels grand and serene. Absolutely worth a visit — especially if you are using the Lisboa Card.
We had a fantastic experience on the skip-the-line tour of Jerónimos Monastery, largely thanks to our guide, Francesco. Right from the start he remembered everyone’s name (a small thing that made a big difference) and set a relaxed, friendly tone. He encouraged questions throughout and was incredibly knowledgeable—every time someone asked something, he had a clear, interesting answer. I also appreciated that he gave us a few minutes to wander on our own, take it all in, and come back with questions he then answered straight away. The headphone system was a first for me and it was brilliant—crystal clear, easy to follow, and I didn’t miss a single detail (apart from his quick visit to the gents 😂). We also did the pastry tasting at Pastéis de Belém, which was a great add-on, and the tour wrapped up at Padrão dos Descobrimentos (the Monument to the Discoveries)—a perfect way to finish the experience in Belém. Highly recommended if you want to actually understand what you’re seeing and enjoy the monastery without the long wait(which on the day was very timely as it poured with rain just as we entered the Monastery).
A breathtaking symbol of Portugal's maritime Golden Age. The Jerónimos Monastery is simply monumental. The architecture is a masterpiece of the Manueline style, filled with intricate stone carvings of ropes, anchors, and sea motifs that perfectly reflect the power of the former maritime empire. The attention to detail in the ornaments and the cloisters is mesmerizing. Be aware that this is one of Lisbon's most popular sites, so the lines at the entrance can be very long. We waited quite a while, but the interior is absolutely worth every minute of standing in line. After the visit, we treated ourselves to the traditional Pastéis de Belém at the famous bakery next door. The perfect sweet ending to a historical tour.
It is a nice place to visit with great architecture. You should choose your time and purchase thickets ahead of time. Lisbon card can get you access, but you need to figure out the time slots allocated. It is not a huge building, it takes about 30 minutes to finish so it is kind of expensive compared with other famous museums in Europe.