© 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 Rua Garrett - Lisbon Man with dog - Alfama Basílica da Estrela View Ornate Window - Avenida da Liberdade - Lisbon Santa Engracia Church - National Pantheon Lisbon - Bairro Alto