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Construction began in 1501 AD and took 100 years to complete. Classified as a World Heritage Site. The number 15 tram from central Lisbon which follows the Tagus river to Belem will get you here. I say this because the Tourist Information office in Lisbon were reluctant to give out any public transport details. "Go online" she said!
In terms of photography, my favorite district in Lisbon so far definitely has been Belem. What you see here is the Monastery which is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
A lot of green/blue wine has been involved in the making off this. Have you ever tried one of those delicious wines from Portugal? Sooo many awesome wine regions!
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The Jerónimos Monastery is a Portuguese monastery of the Order of St. Jerome built in 1502. It is located in the parish of Belém, in the City of Lisbon, Portugal.
A UNESCO World Heritage Monument.
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Delicate tracery and richly carved images decorate the arches and balustrades of the cloisters of the monastery built in 1544 by João de Castilho in a pure Manueline style.
The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) is a monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.
The monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém, in 1983 [wiki]
As you can see, the beautiful atmosphere leads to romantic actions :)
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Jerónimos Monastery is located near the shore of the parish of Belém, in Lisbon, Portugal. The monastery is one of the most prominent monuments of the Manueline-style architecture (Portuguese late-Gothic) in Lisbon, classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém.
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The construction of the monastery and church began on 6 January 1501, and was completed 100 years later.
Manuel I selected the religious order of Hieronymite monks to occupy the monastery, whose role it was to pray for the King's eternal soul and to provide spiritual assistance to navigators and sailors who departed from the port of Restelo to discover lands around the world.
Seeking the shade in the Church of Santa Maria adjoining Jerónimos Monastery which is more like a Cathedral inside. It was free to go in which was a pleasant find after being swizzed to go up a half open Belem Tower. It was opened in 1495 and is another UNESCO World Heritage site. It was a lot cooler in here than outside and the tomb of Vasco da Gamma can found in an annex on the left.
Away from the usual crowds in Jardim da Praca do Imperio (Gardens of Empire Square) with Jerónimos Monastery and The Church of Santa Maria de Belém | Lisbon, Portugal in the background.
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The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal. It became the necropolis of the Portuguese royal dynasty of Aviz in the 16th century but was secularized on 28 December 1833 by state decree and its ownership transferred to the charitable institution, Real Casa Pia de Lisboa.
The church dates from the 16th Century and is the burial place of the explorer Vasco de Gama who was the first european to reach India by sea. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The church dates from the 16th Century and is the burial place of the explorer Vasco de Gama who was the first european to reach India by sea. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The construction of the monastery and church began on 6 January 1501, and was completed 100 years later.
Manuel I selected the religious order of Hieronymite monks to occupy the monastery, whose role it was to pray for the King's eternal soul and to provide spiritual assistance to navigators and sailors who departed from the port of Restelo to discover lands around the world.
The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts and range views that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, capital of Portugal. It is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts),with a total length of 17.2 km (10.7 mi), including 0.829 km (0.5 mi) for the main bridge, 11.5 km (7.1 mi) in viaducts, and 4.8 km (3.0 mi) in dedicated access roads. Its purpose is to alleviate the congestion on Lisbon's other bridge (25 de Abril Bridge), and to join previously unconnected motorways radiating from Lisbon.
Construction began on February 1995; the bridge was opened to traffic on 29 March 1998, just in time for Expo 98, the World's Fair that celebrated the 500th anniversary of the discovery by Vasco da Gama of the sea route from Europe to India.
The bridge carries six road lanes, with a speed limit of 120 km/h (75 mph), the same as motorways, except on one section which is limited to 100 km/h (60 mph). On windy, rainy, and foggy days, the speed limit is reduced to 90 km/h (56 mph). The number of road lanes will be enlarged to eight when traffic reaches a daily average of 52,000.
LISBON PORTUGAL AUTUMN 2013
Four photos stitched together to create a wide panoramic shot of an historic 500 year old establishment.
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success.
Vasco da Gama's tomb was placed inside by the entrance, as was the tomb of poet Luis de Camões, author of the epic The Lusiads in which he glorifies the triumphs of Da Gama and his compatriots. Other great figures in Portuguese history are also entombed here, like King Manuel and King Sebastião, and poets Fernando Pessoa and Alexandre Herculano.
The monastery was populated by monks of the Order of Saint Jerome (Hieronymites), whose spiritual job was to give guidance to sailors and pray for the king's soul. It's one of the great triumphs of European Gothic (UNESCO has classified it a World Heritage monument), with much of the design characterized by elaborate sculptural details and maritime motifs. This style of architecture became known as "Manueline," a style that served to glorify the great "discoveries" of the age.
View from Jardim do Praça do Império
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The Hieronymites Monastery ( Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Portuguese ) is located near the shore of the parish of Belém, in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The monastery is one of the most prominent monuments of the Manueline-style architecture (Portuguese late-Gothic) in Lisbon, classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Hieronymites Monastery ( Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Portuguese ) is located near the shore of the parish of Belém, in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The monastery is one of the most prominent monuments of the Manueline-style architecture (Portuguese late-Gothic) in Lisbon, classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jer%C3%B3nimos_Monastery
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Óbidos is a town of approximately 3100 inhabitants and municipal seat of the municipality of Óbidos, located in the Oeste Subregion, of the Estremadura Province, in Portugal.
The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". Roman occupation of the area was confirmed by archaeological excavations, revealing the existence of a Roman city civitas near the hilltop on which the village and castle were established. This Roman settlement is most certainly the mysterious Eburobrittium, cited by Pliny the Elder as situated between Olisipo (Lisbon) and Colipo (Leiria). Archeological surveys determined the remains of a forum, baths and other Roman structures near the settlement.
After the fall of Rome, came under the influence of the Visigoths, although specific records are missing. The Roman town of Eburobrittium was abandoned in the 5th century for the more secure hilltop where today the principal settlement located. Sometime after 713 the Moors established a fortification on this mountain, while a Christian community of Mozarabs lived in the Moncharro neighbourhood.
The area was taken from the Moors by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, in 1148. Tradition states that one knight, Gonçalo Mendes da Maia, was responsible for the successful storming of the Moorish castle. The retaking of Óbidos was a final stage in the conquest of the Estremadura region, after the settlements of Santarém, Lisbon and Torres Vedras. Following the control of the region, the settlement received its first foral (English: charter) in 1195, during the reign of Sancho I. In 1210, King Afonso II gave the title of this village to Queen Urraca. Since then, Óbidos has often been patronized by the Queens of Portugal, giving rise to its informal title as Vila das Rainhas (English: town of the Queens); several royal consorts enriched the village with donations from the Middle Ages until the 16th century.
The castle and walls of Óbidos were remodelled during the reign of King Dinis I. The limestone and marble structure was strengthened and elaborated, while the keep was created in the 14th century, by King Fernando. By the time of the first remodelling project, the settlement had also grown beyond the gates of the castle.
The Church of Santa Maria in Óbidos was the setting for the wedding of King Afonso V to his cousin, Princess Isabella of Coimbra, on 15 August 1441, when they were both still children aged 9 and 10, respectively.
The area of the town of Óbidos is located on a hilltop, encircled by a fortified wall, but divided between the two parishes of São Pedro and Santa Maria in the municipality of Óbidos.
Óbidos remains a well-preserved example of medieval architecture; its streets, squares, walls and it castle.
Óbidos, Portugal 2014.
Jerónimos Monastery
Praça do Império
Lisboa, Portugal
09-28-23
The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.
Lots of ancient famous Portuguese are buried on the grounds, including Vasco da Gama, Luís de Camões, King Manuel I, King John III and other members of the royal family.
The building dates from 1501 and took 100 years to complete. This is just the interior of the Church at one end of the building. I'm at the altar looking back toward the Church entrance.
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