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Mosteiro dos Jeronimos – Jeronimos Monastery


The Jeronimo’s Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) is a monastery built in the early sixteenth century in a Portuguese variation of the Gothic style. It is viewed as one of Lisbon’s most grand structures.

Not long after the reappearance of Vasco da Gama from India, king Manuel I requested the development of a congregation and house for the Hieronymite religious request as a token of a debt of gratitude is in order regarding Portugal’s favorable luck.
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The new building was to supplant a little church devoted to mariners. It is said Vasco da Gama supplicated here before withdrawing on his voyage to the Indies. The development of the superb religious community was financed with duties exacted on the flavors that da Gama’s boats brought home.

The principal stone of the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, otherwise called the Monastery of St Mary of Belém (Bethlehem), was laid in 1502. Development was directed by the Frenchman Diogo Boytac. After his demise in 1517 few more engineers took a shot at the cloister, above all João de Castilho and later Diogo de Torralva. Development was at last finished in 1600 under the supervision of engineer Jérome de Rouen, child of the famous French artist Jean de Rouen.

The religious community is one of the premier samples of the Manueline style, a Portuguese variation of the late Gothic style. Named in the wake of lord Manuel I, the Manueline style is described by its complicatedly cut stonework with themes that were frequently motivated by nautical subjects, for example, chains, ropes, circles and grapples.

A standout amongst the most noteworthy parts of the religious community is the south entryway that prompts the congregation. The entrance, made by João de Castilho, is intricately enlivened with decorations and statues of the twelve missionaries, prophets and holy messengers. The focal figure is that of the patroness of the congregation, St. Mary of Bethlehem.

The western and principle door is currently halfway clouded by a more present day wing. This entry was outlined by the French stone worker Nicolas Chanterène and is unpredictably beautified with corners, symbols, Tomb of Luís de Camões in the Hieronymites church in Lisbon crests and statues portraying King Manuel I and his wife, Dona Maria of Aragon.

The chancel was implicit 1578 to hold the tombs of the regal crew. The substantial tomb of ruler Manuel I and his wife is upheld by elephant statues. Lord John III and monarch Catherine are likewise buried here.

The congregation additionally contains the tombs of traveler Vasco da Gama and artist Luís de Camões and a substantial void tomb recognizes lord Sebastian, who stayed away forever from the 1578 Battle of Ksar El Kebir.

The choir has skillfully etched wooden stalls. Likewise of note is the perfectly cut podium and the expansive stained glass windows.

The sacristy prompts the superb order, which in itself is certainly justified regardless of a visit.

Made by João de Castilho and finished in 1544, the two story shelter is plentifully embellished with rich Manueline themes. Every segment has remarkable designs; no two sections are indistinguishable.

To the west the shelter is flanked by the refectory, embellished with eighteenth-century azulejos (ceramic tiles). Inverse the refectory is the part house, which holds the tomb of the first leader of Belém.

Until 1834, when the religious request was disbanded, the west wing of the Hieronymites Monastery served as the dozing quarters of the ministers. In 1850 the wing was revamped in neo-Manueline style.

Since 1893 it has been home to the Museum of Archeology – the nation’s most critical archeological exhibition hall with a fascinating gathering of valuable metalwork – and the Maritime gallery, which highlights Portugal’s rich oceanic history with a showcase of model boats, globes, and diff

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gonzalo

Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.

For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.

Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.



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