[Portugal's World Heritage Site🇵🇹 Jeronimos Monastery]

The Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal, is a representative building of the Age of Discovery and is registered as a World Heritage Site. The decorations with a sea motif, which are not seen in other architectural styles, are distinctive and I never got bored of looking at them. It is also famous for being the grave of Vasco da Gama! 📍Jerónimos Monastery Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal Tickets💰: About 3,000 yen Access🚌: About 20 minutes from central Lisbon by bus or tram The Jerónimos Monastery is known as the masterpiece of the "Manueline style", a unique Portuguese architectural style. This style is characterized by decorations that add marine motifs and plant patterns to Gothic and Renaissance elements, and is a design that symbolizes the prosperity of the Age of Discovery🫧 Construction of the monastery began in 1501 and took about 100 years to complete. When I actually visited, I noticed that all the decorations on the columns and arches in the monastery are different! 😳 There is no doubt that the designs are reminiscent of the sea, such as plants and shells, so there is a sense of unity, but if you look closely, there are small differences. The decorations are so delicate that it is hard to believe they are made of stone, and I was overwhelmed. Inside the Church of Santa Maria are the tombs of Portuguese hero Vasco da Gama and poet Luís de Camões. I'm sure many people are interested in the tombs of people they have learned about in history class. There were many people visiting, and a line formed before the opening time. Tickets can be purchased on the day, but it is recommended to make a reservation online in advance✨ #Overseas Travel Strategy