Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon, Portugal
A Manueline monastery of carved limestone built with spice-trade wealth, with Vasco da Gama’s tomb in the church. Closed on Mondays; buy tickets ahead and expect queues at midday.
King Manuel I ordered the building of the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém on the bank of the Tagus, and work began in 1501. It belonged to the Hieronymite order, hence the name Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, and in the 16th century it became the burial place of the House of Aviz. Vasco da Gama and the poet Luís de Camões are buried in the church; their tombs were moved to the nave in 1880 and to the lower choir in 1940. Together with the Belém Tower, the monastery became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
It is best to book tickets online in advance for a fixed time slot, which should spare you a long wait, especially around midday. The monastery is closed on Mondays and on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 13 June and 25 December. Tram 15E stops at Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, and the Belém Tower is not far from there. Ideally, plan both sights together for one morning or afternoon.
- Nearest town
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.6979, -9.2065
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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- Montijo GardenMotorhome stopover21 km from Jerónimos MonasteryCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Orbitur GuinchoCampsite23 km from Jerónimos MonasteryTentsCaravans
All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Jerónimos Monastery?
Jerónimos Monastery is in Lisbon, Portugal, at GPS 38.6979, -9.2065. It is about 6 km from Lisboa.
Can you camp near Jerónimos Monastery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lisboa Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Jerónimos Monastery?
Jerónimos Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lisbon to Sintra along the Cascais coast.
What is there to see near Jerónimos Monastery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Belém Tower (1 km), Cristo Rei (4 km), Palácio da Pena (19 km) and Castle of the Moors (19 km).
When is the best time to visit Jerónimos Monastery?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)