UNESCO World Heritage Site

Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon

Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal, inscribed in 1983.

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 discoverie

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.

Country
Portugal
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1983
UNESCO reference
263
Area
2.66 ha

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