Ever since I started truly dedicating my time to travelling, I can say there's nothing more thrilling and rewarding than immersing yourself in another country. Especially when you have a great company to do that with. This is exactly what @dontcare89 and myself did these past 7 days. We haven't seen each other in close to 12 years so our mini getaway to Lisbon was bound to be unforgettable.
There were plenty of exciting places we visited during those 7 days but the one that really captivated us both was Jerónimos monastery. This majestic historical monument is one of the most visited in Lisbon, and you will soon find out exactly why that is.
We arrived pretty early on, got our tickets from the kiosk across the street then headed over to join the line. It took about an hour and a half to enter but let me tell you - it was worth the wait.
The construction of the Jerónimos Monastery started in the early 1500s by the orders of King Manuel I and was completed about a century later. At the entrance of the monastery, you could see the statues of King Manuel I and his wife Queen Maria of Aragón.
We were already enchanted by the details on the outside of the building but as we kept moving forward, it kept getting more beautiful and mesmerizing. What we appreciated the most was the fact that people were let in the monastery in groups so as to not overcrowd it. This was great as it allowed us to fully explore the place without rushing.
What's interesting is that this specific style of architecture, called Manueline (but also known as Portuguese late Gothic style), emerged around the time the monastery was built - during the Age of Discoveries and the Portuguese Renaissance. Its details are inspired by the voyages of Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.
Jerónimos Monastery is also the resting place for many individuals some of which are Vasco da Gama, King Manuel I and his family, as well as Alexandre Herculano de Carvalho e Araújo - a famous Portuguese historian and novelist.
And even though I mentioned the word "gothic" up above, Jerónimos Monastery was far from it. Maybe it was the wonderful sunny weather, or even the fact that there were not that many people inside but it felt inviting, peaceful and serene. The best place to start the last day of our trip and bid farewell to charming Lisbon 😊
All photos used in this post belong to me.
Just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, I'll try uo visit this place when I head to Lisboa very soon.
I'm jealous as I wanna go back already 😅 But yes, definitely worth the visit - the feeling of being there was so surreal!
It's my first time seeing a monastery following the Manueline style but that makes it even more enjoyable to be seen! Monasteries to seem like one of the best places to check out no matter the city or country as they represent such an all inclusive experience talking about architecture, history, faith, and what not!
I absolutely agree! It was my favourite place to visit while in Portugal. Lisbon introduced me to Manueline style and I fell in love with it almost instantly because of Jerónimos Monastery
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I love Lisbon and although we’ve only been once, many times to Portugal though, it still is high on the list of best cities in my opinion. We visited the Monastery, I can remember it and last year we visited the cathedral in Funchal, Madeira which is also Manueline I seem to recall.
Ohhh interesting! Madeira is on my list to also visit one day 😊
As for Lisbon, I can't wait to go back. This time with my daughter as she told me I'm not allowed to travel anywhere without her anymore 😅
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Wrote this last year about the time we visited Reid’s Hotel for afternoon tea.
We’ve been to the island twice. Will go again. Go for the Flower Festival that’s well worth going to.
Oh wow! It's beautiful - thank you for sharing. I'm absolutely adding it to my list! Might have to be next Flower Festival though as I'm still recovering from the airport madness for this little vaca 😅
We missed the main event though, it took place the day before we arrived but there were plenty of exhibits to enjoy nonetheless. Flower carpets everywhere and musical/theatrical performances.
Flower carpets sounds like a dream! It's just another reason for you to go back again 😊 We also saw preparations for Dia Da Liberdade but left a day earlier so we couldn't see the actual celebrations. Which only makes me wanna book my next flight already.
So many great fiestas in Pirtugal
I'll be there in a couple of weeks!!!
Lisbon or Funchal?
I was there a couple of years ago. I loved it!
Awesome! 🤩 Yeah, it's definitely one of my favourite places I've visited so far
The place was so historical and beautiful at same time just like you ma'am @boryanamtl
Thank you for your comment 😊
Que lugar tan hermoso, y es buena idea de los grupos porque lugares asi no merecen ser visitados con afán. Gracias por mostrarnos este tipo de lugares, espero un día poder visitarlo.
Gracias por su comentario 😊 Si, de verdad es un lugar inolvidable. Ojalá un día podrás visitar 😊
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