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!
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