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Best attractions in Lisbon,
Jeronimos Monastery

This place is one of Lisbon's representative attractions and is also considered a place you must visit before you die! Come see Jeronimos Monastery! This monastery, which has such high value that it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage. You can find various sculptures symbolizing the ocean, such as ropes, seaweed, and sails, at this wonderful monastery.

Jeronimos Monastery is a famous place visited by many people, but because of its large size, it is quiet and relaxing, so it is also loved by locals.

How did the Jeronimos Monastery come about?

Jerónimos Monastery began in 1497 as the place where explorer Vasco da Gama and his men stayed before departing for India. King Manuel I built a monastery on this site for explorer Vasco da Gamawa, who returned two years later, and it is called the Jeronimos Monastery.

At the time, Portugal was the richest country in the world, so no expense was spared when building the Jeronimos Monastery. Construction began in 1502 under the responsibility of Diogo Wojtag, and Spanish architect Joao de Castillo took over the work and completed it in 1517. In particular, French sculptor Niccolo Chanterenne was in charge of the sculptures that went into various places.

The Jeronimos Monastery was built in 1550, 50 years later.

Take a closer look inside

The interior of Jeronimos Monastery is a space where monks prayed and meditated, but it is more luxurious than you might think. In particular, the sculptures between the arch pillars make you understand why it took 50 years to build.

If you look inside, you can see the attached cathedral. The cathedral is full of colorful paintings and sculptures. Here you can see the tombs of Manuel I and Joao III. And the building is in the Manueline style with colorful decorations, so it's quite fun to look at!

A well-maintained garden is an attraction itself.

There is a garden outside the Jeronimos Monastery and another garden inside. Both gardens are really well maintained and great for a walk.

It's free if you have a Lisboa card.

There are two ways to enter and see the Jeronimos Monastery for free.

1. Lisboa Card:
If you have a Lisboa Card, you can visit the Jeronimos Monastery for free.
You can enter right away by lining up in the entry line and presenting your card.
- Purchase the Lisboa Card at the lowest price

2. Visit on the first Sunday of every month:
It is open for free on the first Sunday of every month.
However, there are a lot of people on this day. please refer to this!

Why you should buy admission tickets from WAUG

At WAUG, you can purchase admission tickets to the Jeronimos Monastery at the lowest prices all year round. It's also much more convenient as you can save time purchasing tickets at the ticket office and enter right after presenting your mobile voucher at the monastery entrance!