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This in-app audio tour will introduce you to Portuguese history's most notable and wealthy ages. Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket! Buy it at www.jeronimosmonasterytickets.com It is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon. Jerónimos Monastery is a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. This is a self-guided audio tour. All addresses, maps, and pastry recommendations are provided carefully. The tour is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon and Portugal. This tour will start in front of the church with a discussion of its history. Afterward, you will puzzle out the crowded biblical figures portal and continue to the monastery. Inside, the tour is divided into the monastery and church stories. Why did monastic orders have power in Portugal's kingdom? How come Jeronimos monks took this place? The main topics inside the monastery are Manueline architecture, notable Portuguese personalities buried here, and the royal family's history. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. After the monastery, the app will guide you to the church to see an enormous and graceful structure that hides the tombs of Vasca da Gama, King Manuel I, and others. Experience the history!
Embark on a self-guided audio tour exploring Lisbon's historic role in the Age of Discovery. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs, this tour offers a captivating journey through time in one of Portugal's most storied cities. Starting at Afonso de Albuquerque Square and ending at the iconic Belém Tower, travelers will traverse picturesque streets and encounter monuments that celebrate Portugal's exploratory achievements. The route guides you through lush gardens, past the Monument to the Discoveries, and along the serene waterfront of the Doca do Bom Sucesso marina. Significant stops include the towering Jerónimos Monastery, the pastry-filled Rua de Belém, and the serene Belém Garden. The path unveils the legacy of navigators and their impact on the world during the Age of Discovery. Travelers will experience the blend of majestic history and the vibrant heartbeat of modern Lisbon. Key moments include touching the intricate patterns of Portuguese pavement, gazing at the expansive Compass Rose, and beholding the majesty of the Belém Tower. This audio tour transports you into the narratives of explorers who once charted unknown seas, leaving you with a deep appreciation for Lisbon's remarkable past and its timeless connection to discovery.
This tour will introduce you to Portuguese history's most notable and wealthy ages. It is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon. Jerónimos Monastery is a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. This is a self-guided audio tour. All addresses, maps, and pastry recommendations are provided carefully. The tour is well-suited for first-timers in Lisbon and Portugal. This tour will start in front of the church with a discussion of its history. Afterward, you will puzzle out the crowded biblical figures portal and continue to the monastery. Inside, the tour is divided into the monastery and church stories. Why did monastic orders have power in Portugal's kingdom? How come Jeronimos monks took this place? The main topics inside the monastery are Manueline architecture, notable Portuguese personalities buried here, and the royal family's history. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. After the monastery, the app will guide you to the church to see an enormous and graceful structure that hides the tombs of Vasca da Gama, King Manuel I, and others. Experience the history!
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery – a luxurious and wealthy monastery built on tax money from the Indian trade. Here lived poor monks who sin-washed sailors coming abroad. Witness the Manueline architecture and see where notable Portuguese personalities are buried. You will see marvelous stone carvings, monuments to prominent writers, and extraordinary designs distinctive to very few buildings worldwide. Sit down in the 16th-century cloister and gaze into the former monks' refectory. This not only offers an exciting journey through Lisbon's past but also presents outstanding vistas of the Tagus River from the surroundings.
Explore Lisbon's rich history and architecture on a 3-hour journey designed for curious travelers eager to step back in time. Your adventure begins at the historic Belém Tower, where explorers once embarked on their voyages. This in-app audio tour lets you explore at your own pace, taking you from the iconic Belém Tower to the peaceful Church of São Vicente de Fora, bridging the grandeur of the Age of Discovery with echoes of the past. The tour navigates through Lisbon's significant cultural landmarks, including the Monument to the Discoveries and Jerónimos Monastery, and takes you to breathtaking views at the São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint. You'll travel through royal residences, resilient monuments, and marvels of engineering like the Santa Justa Lift, ending your journey at the historic Lisbon Cathedral. Throughout this excursion, the cobbled streets will reveal tales of triumph and adversity, culminating at Belém Tower. Note, however, that while the tower marks both the beginning and the symbolic end of your journey, there is no audio tour offered inside, leaving its secrets for you to contemplate in silence.