 Random image |
|
Ponte de Santa Clara - Coimbra
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeronimos Monastery - Belem
| Jeronimos Monastery - Belem |
| Description: |
The almost overly impressive Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Belem.
Built during most of the 16th century, the monastery is mainly Manueline in style. It was built at a time when Portugal had an empire and was in the mood to show the World its status through a plethora of monuments and palaces. Some say this is what undid the empire.
The monastery contains the tombs of 2 of Portugal's greatest sons, Vasco da Gama, the first voyager to India, and the poet Luis de Camões.
photo: Jose Manuel |
| Keywords: |
Jeronimos, monastery, Belem |
| Hits: |
1767 |
| Rating: |
5.00 (2 Vote(s)) |
|
|
|
