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This tour will introduce you to Portuguese history's most notable and wealthy ages. It is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon. Jerónimos Monastery is a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. This is a self-guided audio tour. All addresses, maps, and pastry recommendations are provided carefully. The tour is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon and Portugal. This tour will start in front of the church with a discussion of its history. Afterward, you will puzzle out the crowded biblical figures portal and continue to the monastery. Inside, the tour is divided into the monastery and church stories. Why did monastic orders have power in Portugal's kingdom? How come Jeronimos monks took this place? The main topics inside the monastery are Manueline architecture, notable Portuguese personalities buried here, and the royal family's history. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. After the monastery, the app will guide you to the church to see an enormous and graceful structure that hides the tombs of Vasca da Gama, King Manuel I, and others. Experience the history!
Once upon a time, there was a German youth who had a deep passion for art. He was enamored with medieval romantic tales and legends, and he embarked on a mission to bring them to life. Interestingly enough, he happened to be the King of Portugal! Thus, from one individual's dream, the Pena Palace emerged, a structure straight out of fairy tales. This extraordinary building is a captivating fusion of grand Oriental and Western architectural styles, constructed on the grounds of a former monastery. We invite you to stroll along the palace walls, explore its rooms, delve into the stories of its inhabitants, unravel the enigmatic symbols, and discover more about Portugal through this exceptional monument. A visit to Pena Posad means to discover the final days spent by Queen Amalia here before the revolution, marvel at a genuine 19th-century DJ room turned hookah lounge, observe the transformation of the monastery into royal apartments, and admire breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the Portuguese Wonder of the World!
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery – a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. Witness the Manueline architecture and see where notable Portuguese personalities are buried. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. Sit down in the 16th-century cloister and gaze into the former monks' refectory. This not only offers an exciting journey through Lisbon's past but also presents outstanding vistas of the Tagus River from the surroundings.