Jeronimos Monastery Tickets Lisbon

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Jeronimos Monastery

This is the representative landmark of Lisbon and a must-see before you die! Come see the Jerónimos Monastery! This monastery, which has such high value that it is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful voyage. You can see various sculptures symbolizing the ocean, such as ropes, seaweed, and sails, in this wonderful monastery.

The Jeronimos Monastery is a famous place visited by many people, but because it is so large, it is quiet and provides a sense of healing, so it is also much loved by locals.

How did the Jeronimos Monastery come into being?

The Jeronimos Monastery began in 1497 as the place where the explorer Vasco da Gama and his men stayed before leaving for India. Two years later, when the explorer Vasco da Gama returned, Manuel I built a monastery on this site for him, and that is the Jeronimos Monastery.

At the time, Portugal was the wealthiest country in the world, so no expense was spared when building the Jeronimos Monastery. Construction began in 1502 under the direction of Diogo Boytag, and was completed in 1517 by Spanish architect João de Castillo. In particular, the sculptures in various places were done by French sculptor Nicolò Chanterenne.

The Jeronimos Monastery was built in this way and was completed in 1550, 50 years later.

Take a closer look inside

The interior of the Jeronimos Monastery is a space where monks prayed and meditated, but it boasts more splendor than you might expect. In particular, the sculptures between the arch pillars are enough to explain why the construction took 50 years.

If you look inside, you will see the annex cathedral. The cathedral is full of gorgeous paintings and sculptures. Here, you can see the tombs of Manuel I and João III. The building is decorated in a Manueline style and is very fun to look at!

A well-kept garden is a charm in itself.

There is a garden outside the Jeronimos Monastery and another garden inside. Both gardens are very well maintained and are great for a walk.

It's free if you have a Lisboa Card

There are two ways to enter and visit the Jerónimos Monastery for free.

1. Lisboa Card:
If you have a Lisboa Card, you can visit the Jerónimos Monastery for free.
After lining up in the admission line, you can enter right away by presenting your card.
- Buy the Lisboa Card at the lowest price

2. Visit on the first Sunday of every month:
It's free on the first Sunday of every month.
However, there are a lot of people on this day. Please note!

Why you should buy tickets from WAG

At WAG, you can buy the lowest price for Jeronimos Monastery entrance tickets all year round. It is also much more convenient as you can save time buying tickets at the ticket office and enter the monastery by presenting your mobile voucher at the entrance!