Scenic point
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
The Jerónimos Monastery is located in the Belém district. This grand white building is a conspicuous landmark of this port city. Together with the Church of the Knights of Santa Maria connected to it, it can be called the pinnacle of human medieval architectural history. In 1983, together with the nearby Belém Tower, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, and the navigator Da Gama was also buried here. Brilliant history The Jeronimos Monastery was built in 1501 by King Manuel I to commemorate Da Gama's significant voyage, and it took nearly 100 years. The door wall connecting the church and the monastery is more than 100 meters long, almost occupying the entire street. This majestic momentum also demonstrates Portugal's unrivaled maritime supremacy in the past. There is not enough open space in front of the monastery. It is difficult to take a panoramic view, but you don’t have to worry about it. The exquisite carvings on the outer wall are enough for people to stop and taste for a long time. Being given life is generally lifelike. The south gate of the monastery is beautifully carved and decorated. The south gate is two stories high, and there are many fine reliefs on it. The scenes of Ronimo pulling a thorn for a lion and St. Jerome in the desert are vividly carved and exquisite. Although the main entrance is not as gorgeous as the south gate, it is also very chic. The scene of the birth of Jesus is carved above the arch, and on both sides of the gate are Manuel I, the Virgin Mary, Saint Jerome, Saint John and other saints. statue. The inner hall of the monastery is spacious and holy, the Gothic hall has a towering vault, the altar in the center of the hall is decorated with gold and green carvings, and the altar next to it stands a statue of Saint Jerome made of red glazed porcelain. The Church of the Knights of Santa Maria next to the Monastery of the Knights of Santa Maria is worth a visit. You can see Da Gama's sarcophagus as soon as you enter the door, and the Portuguese poet Cammons is buried on the other side. The works represent the high achievements of Renaissance Portuguese literature. The chapel is very ornately decorated, and the huge veranda roof in front of the altar on the front is not supported by any pillars. It can be described as an engineering miracle in the Middle Ages and was once regarded as a classic. There is a crucifix on the second floor. From the exquisite cloister, you can overlook the elegant view of the monastery courtyard. It is very Portuguese. You may wish to stop here and enjoy it.