Monastery · Belém, Lisbon

Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery
Photo: Heartshade, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A vast 16th-century monastery in Belém, built with spice-trade wealth and covered in intricate Manueline stone carving. The two-level cloister is the highlight, and the church holds the tomb of Vasco da Gama.

Updated September 26, 2026On day 2 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Visiting Jerónimos Monastery: what to know

Time to spend
1–1.5 hours
Tickets
Church free; cloister paid. Closed Mondays and some holidays
Best time
At opening, especially in summer
Getting there
Tram 15 or train from Cais do Sodré to Belém

Lisbon itineraries with Jerónimos Monastery

Day 2 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Belém by the river

How Jerónimos Monastery fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Jerónimos MonasteryBelém
  2. 11:30Pastéis de BelémBelém
  3. 12:30Belém TowerBelém
  4. 14:30MAAT riversideBelém
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Jerónimos Monastery FAQs

Is Jerónimos Monastery open on Mondays?

No, it is closed on Mondays, plus 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December.

Do I need to book Jerónimos tickets in advance?

It's strongly recommended, as cloister queues can top an hour in peak season.

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