© All Rights Reserved Built in Portugal's 'Golden Age' the Monastery in Belem is a fine example of Manueline architecture. The intricately carved limestone runs throughout the inside and outside of the monastery.It was partially funded by a five percent tax on spices.Related images Rossio Square - Lisbon Estoril Beach near Lisbon Arcade off Praca do Comercio - Lisbon Lisbon - Bairro Alto - Rua da Rosa Ponte 25 de Abril - Lisbon Chiado - Looking towards Praca dos Camões - Lisbon