Jerónimos Monastery

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Built in 1459 as a small chapel by Henry the navigator

Originally home of Hieronymite orderVasco da Gama stayed there before his

discovery in the orient in 1497Its construction started on 6th january 1501Built to pray for the King and the sailors

departing from the beach of Restelo

Historical background

The manueline style of architectureThe sculptures incorporating maritim elementsRemainings of Vasco da Gama and Luís Vaz de

CamõesHistorical importance!

Why you should visit it

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