Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon

Overview

Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.

Selection Criteria

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Components(2 locations)

• •Tower of Belem263bis-002
• •Monastery of the Hieronymites263bis-001

Details

Countries

Portugal

ISO Codes

PT

Area

2.66 ha

Coordinates

38.6919, -9.2158