If one is standing in front of the temple, one can realise how different the perception of the word monumental can be :) Beautiful decorative manuelism, perfectly elegant and in spite of the huge number of people actually very spacious. You won´t certainly suffer from phobia of the crowds here. A beautiful experience, indeed! :) Když člověk stojí před chrámem, dojde mu, jak rozličné může být vnímání slova monumentální :) Nádherný zdobný manuelismus, dokonale elegantní a i přes obrovské množství lidí vlastně velmi prostorný a fobií z davů zde rozhodně trpět nebudete. Vážně krásný zážitek :) read more

This was our final stop on yesterday's city tour. We saw it only from the outside. It's architecturally gorgeous and "resisted" the huge 1755 earthquake w/o much damage. The tsunami accompanying that earthquake killed 40,000 people in Lisbon, per Sofia, our guide. It was closed yesterday because the President of Croatia was laying a wreath at the tomb of the poet Luís de Camões. The current president was there and platoons from different branches of the military, including mounted riders on color coordinated horses paraded there in their honor. This was an unusual event and we were pleased to witness it. read more

We visited the basilica and the courtyard. The church was pretty but I have certainly seen many that are much more elaborate or much quainter. Although pretty average on the decorative side (for a really old church) it certainly has interesting stories. Worth a visit if you have a guide because if you don't, there isn't much to get on your own. read more

This monastery is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. There's the structure itself, but then there are the details in the cloisters and in the church that simply blow your mind. The amount of love and care that went into building this place are evident everywhere you turn. Then there's the church. WOW. Catholics really brought their A-game in the 16th century. Monks might have to be pious and sacrifice much of the pleasures of the outside world, but they made sure to do it in style. I could've spent hours wandering around, soaking up all the beautiful details. I visited in late October, later in the day, and there were no queues or crowds to fight. We were able to purchase tickets for the Belem Tower as well at the ticket booth, and could walk to there from here. Definitely see both if you can! Mosteiro dos Jeronimos is located outside the main city center, but it's worth the trip. We hopped onto one of those tour buses, which was great for getting there, but took us forever to get back to where we started. I'd opt for a more direct route next time. read more

Nice monastery, though pretty average as far as a church goes. It's not too interesting, but apparently it's one of the places you should definitely visit while in Lisbon. It's a bit outside Lisbon, so you have to take the train that basically drops you off right here. The monastery is pretty big, and the tickets are pretty expensive. Not sure whether I would recommend going in, but it's nice to walk around Belem! read more

The architecture is beautiful. Admission fee is 10 Euros, and can feel a little steep. However, keep in mind it is a UNESCO World Heritage place. I didn't wait in line too long to get the tickets - maybe around 3 minutes. Note, entrance to the main chapel area is free - and is an equally beautiful (but different) sight. If you enter the monastery after purchasing the ticket, you can go up to the 2nd floor and see the main chapel from above! Also, great to visit if you're also willing to go to Pasteis de Belem for the famous eggtarts - it's literally a 5 minute walk away from the Monastery. read more

This place is a rip off. Terrible customer service. We bought a "large" group and were not allowed in unless we had a Portugal card. We showed the admissions lady there was no request for that on the automated ticket machine. This was to no avail and she insisted we pay an additional 30 euros. Very rude and completely different from our experiences in Portugal. Shame read more

Simply beautiful ministry in Belém is a must when visiting Lisbon. The courtyard and the church itself are great, but just be warned that queues are horrendous and it's very crowded. Also, don't come on a Sunday when there's a mass going on or they'll rush you out of the church. To visit the church itself is €10 or you can buy a combined ticket for the church and Belém Tower which I don't recommend. The tower is small and not worth climbing to the top since it's a mere three stories high. Once your done, a short walk up the block will take you to a bakery selling awesome pasteis de nata. read more

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A must see for Lisbon. I'll agree with most other reviews and say this was very well worth seeing. I'd recommend getting a guided tour of the place to explain its history. My personal recommendation is "Lisbon Cool Tours", which runs smaller groups. This is also where Vasco de Gama, famed Portuguese explorer who first linked Europe and Asia by sea, is buried. read more

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This Monastery is so stunning! Just the views from the outside will lure you inside! Such intricate handi work carved throughout the church. The courtyard is a must see! Tram 15 will drop you right at the Monastery and jump in line. Or skip the queue and buy online...it will allow more time to visit! There is an amazing park area across the street overlooking the Monastery in one way and the Belem Tower, Monument of Discoveries, along with an pretty impressive fountain! read more

To avoid the long ticket lines, go to the archeology museum to the left and buy your ticket there. Worth visiting.

I'm one of those people who believe that if you've been to one old European monastery, you've basically been to them all, so keep that in mind when reading my review! Just look at the photos and it basically tells you what this place is all about. However, on the uppermost floor, there was an informative and impressive timeline of World/Portuguese/then history of the Jeronimos Monastery that covers an entire room. To someone who isn't a big history buff, it was mildly interesting. I just looked at the photos and briefly scanned the descriptions. Looked as though a lot of work was put into it. I just read that the Monastery was the resting place for Vasco de Gama, but honestly, I think I missed during my visit. Was just a nice, cool (temperature-wise) place to get away from the sun. I didn't step foot in the courtyard at all as it was too hot and sunny. Surprisingly there weren't any impressive orange/lemon trees or any trees there, nor a running fountain. Glad it was only 10EU to get in! read more

Cool place to visit. Only bad things about it: 1) wait to get in is atrocious (we waited close to an hour) 2) there were people trying to push their shitty goods (sunglasses, shawls, etc.) on us non-stop. No means no! The church within the monastery is impressive- Vasco da Gama and Luis de Camões' tombs are there and the artwork is great. The guided tour (in English) was great- really informative. Loved the experience. read more

The Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, is home to the tomb of Vasco da Gama - worth a visit. It has beautiful carvings (especially the South Portal) and eerie sense of peace. It is a stop on the City Tour Guide buses or you can get to it with public transport. It's worth reading up on the history of the Age of Discovery. The monastery itself is quite remarkable and a good example of the Manueline style. To truly appreciate the significance of this place - do a little reading up. Enjoy! read more

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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The architecture is really beautiful and it makes the wait in line feel not so bad. You just wonder how many hours it took to build such a beautiful building. The walk inside certainly feels serene, like a monastery should. Inside there is a history of the area that you could spend hours reading. It was really insightful and I am so glad we made the trip. If you are in Lisbon this is a must visit. Belem is not far from the city center of Lisbon and you can walk there if you like or take public transport. After your visit, you need to walk down to Café Pastéis de Belém and you will have a full mind, heart and stomach. read more

Such an amazing place! The detailed work is over the top. Worth the visit! Highly recommended place to see. It's connected to the church so you can visit both. read more

This is a must visit in Belem. No wonder it's a UNESCO heritage site. The cloisters are breathtaking. There was a line to get in but it moved quickly enough. You can walk through both floors in half an hour. The architecture and design is intricate and beautiful. The church is best viewed from the cloisters side which has an entrance to the back second floor of the church. read more

What a beautiful place! However, might I suggest that the monastery a) changes the pricing sign outside to no longer say that a family consists of "two adults and two sons, or equivalent" (what the hell??), and b) actually provides marked signs toward their hidden, crappy women's bathroom. There is literally one sign directed toward the women's bathroom, and it is on the wrong floor. The sign points down a staircase, and there are no further directions after descending the staircase. Furthermore, the women's bathroom has just two stalls for its estimated 500k annual visitors. The men's bathroom is the easiest thing in the world to find. The monastery could at least make women feel a little more welcome by providing signs toward a way to pee! And get rid of the "two sons" thing because IT IS 2018 TY V MUCH. The monastery is seriously an architectural masterpiece so please fix these small errors! read more

The cloister and church are fascinating. If you're short on time, just do the church, as it is free. If you're going to do the cloister, don't wait in the huge line. Head halfway down the building towards the Belem Tower and buy tickets there, as there's nobody in line. read more

The Mosteiro was absolutely amazing and one of my top 3 favorite parts of Portugal. There isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said on here, but it would be a travesty to miss it. It is another UNESCO World Heritage site to knock off the list, and the architecture inside is breathtaking. read more