How to visit the Jerónimos Monastery (Belem Lisboa): schedules, prices

One of the essential visits trust your tourist trip to Lisbon, riding a Portugal, is without a doubt the Monastery of los jeronimos, a monument from the beginning of the 16th century and the greatest exponent of the so-called Manueline architecture.

And you should know that to visit it you have to go to Belem neighborhood following the course of tagus river West of Lisbon, where you will arrive after passing under the great April 25 Bridge, and where you find other interesting monuments such as, for example, the Belém Tower.

El Monastery of los jeronimos Construction began in 1501 and was completed a century later, although it continued to be built and modified in subsequent centuries.

This monument is one of the best examples of the aforementioned Manueline architectural style, a name that is due to the fact that his mentor was the King Manuel I of Portugal, which combines the Gothic and Renaissance styles, with plateresque corners.

How to get to Jerónimos Monastery from Lisbon

To go to Belem from the center of Lisbon to visit this imposing monastery, if you don't have a car, it is best to take the tram 15 that comes out of the Lisbon Commerce Square.

It will take you a little less than half an hour to get to Belem and, therefore, to the monastery.

Or you can also take a bus en Lisbonfor example the 28 line, which runs through the entire shore of the Tagus and in the opposite direction it would take you to the Oceanarium.

How to visit the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem

Already Belem, perhaps to visit its famous monastery you prefer to do so with the advice of a guide in spanish.

For this you have the option of signing up for this Tour of Belem and the Jerónimos Monastery, very well rated, lasting three hours and in which the visit of this lavish monument is the main axis of it, or to this Boat trip with tour of Belem.

You also have the alternative of a Complete visit of Lisbon in one day, also with guide in spanish, where among other monuments, you will see the Jerónimos Monastery, in addition to enjoying the famous Belem cupcakes.

What to see when visiting the Jerónimos Monastery

If instead you prefer to do the visit on your own, the first thing that will catch your attention is the imposing façade of the building, which extends about 300 meters.

It clearly distinguishes the iglesia and the area that corresponds to the monastery, which surrounds the large interior cloister.

The most outstanding element of this façade is, without a doubt, the profusely decorated South Gate.

Church of Santa María in Belem monastery

Once you enter the monastery, the first thing you will visit is the church of Santa María de Belem, corner where you can see a great sample of the Manueline architecture.

The result in the church of the Jerónimos monastery It is a building with a clear Gothic configuration, with a Latin cross floor plan and a large central nave divided into three parts of similar height.

The tall columns and ceilings decorated with profuse ribs stand out above all.

Construction of this church began in 1514, but renovations have been underway until almost the XNUMXth century.

You have the entrance to the church next to the ticket office. Monastery of los jeronimos, and you will immediately be struck by the ornate decoration of each of its architectural elements, such as columns, tombs, etc...

In this regard, the dome with polynervated roof which is located in the center of the church transept.

However, it will be in front of two large tombs where you will stop the most.

As you enter the church, to the right you have the grave of Louis de Camoens, and on the opposite side you can see the grave of Vasco de Gama.

These spectacular tombs of the aforementioned great figures in the history of Portugal were made in the 19th century by the Portuguese sculptor Costa Mota.

In your visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, when you go up to the second floor of the cloister, don't forget to enter the room of the Choir of the Santa María de Belem church,

From here, in addition to seeing the beautiful choir, you will have a very good panoramic view of the aforementioned temple, as well as details of its ribbed ceiling.

Cloister of the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem

The other great corner to visit in this monastery is its large cloister, where the Manueline style.

The most notable corners of this cloister are the Refectory, a large room where you can also see a beautiful decoration with tiles, and the Chapter Room.

Jerónimos Monastery Visit Schedule

Currently, the Visiting hours of the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem They are from 9,30:18 a.m. to 17 p.m., with last ticket sale at 17,30 p.m., and last access at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Please note that on Mondays the monastery is closed for visits.

Jerónimos Monastery ticket prices

The ticket prices to visit the Monastery of los jeronimos They are, generally, 10 euros.

Seniors +65, children from 15 to 18 years old who are accompanied by at least one adult, holders of the Youth card, and students have a 50 percent discount.

For its part, the Admission is free for children under 14 years of age and holders of the tourist card Lisbon Card.

Photos Jerónimos Monastery

Below you have more photos of the Monastery of los jeronimos, In the surroundings of Lisbon.