Portal of Glory: The Ornate Entrance to Jerónimos Monastery
The south portal of Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery stuns with its breathtaking Manueline detail—flamboyant, sculptural, and impossibly intricate. Rising against a flawless blue sky, every statue, arch, and column tells a story of Portuguese exploration and devotion. Commissioned in the early 1500s by King Manuel I, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was built to honor Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India. Standing before it, you feel dwarfed by history, art, and craftsmanship. The red curtain in the shadowy doorway adds a theatrical touch to an already dramatic entrance, inviting you into the cool, hushed splendor of the monastic interior beyond.
Portal of Glory: The Ornate Entrance to Jerónimos Monastery
The south portal of Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery stuns with its breathtaking Manueline detail—flamboyant, sculptural, and impossibly intricate. Rising against a flawless blue sky, every statue, arch, and column tells a story of Portuguese exploration and devotion. Commissioned in the early 1500s by King Manuel I, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was built to honor Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India. Standing before it, you feel dwarfed by history, art, and craftsmanship. The red curtain in the shadowy doorway adds a theatrical touch to an already dramatic entrance, inviting you into the cool, hushed splendor of the monastic interior beyond.