Monthly Archives: May 2012

The monastery’s bell tower

The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in Belem

Inside the Church of Santa Maria

The ornate detailing here is incredible

The courtyard inside the monastery

Padrao dos Descobrimentos

Enjoying Pasteis de Belem’s famous tarts

Locked in the Tower’s dungeon!

The Torre de Belem

The grounds outside the Monastery

Exploring the stunning architecture of Belem, Portugal.  From the incredibly ornate detailing found throughout the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Padrao dos Descobrimentos– the Monument of the Discoveries built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator, to the Moorish influence found in the Torre to Belem, Belem is definitely worth a visit. After a long day of exploring the areas historical buildings, be sure to stop at Pasteis de Belem for one of their famous Portuguese tarts!