The Hieronymites Monastery

The Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Portuguese

pronunciation: [muʃˈtɐiɾu duʃ ʒɨˈɾɔnimuʃ]) is located in the Belém

district of Lisbon, Portugal. This magnificent monastery can be

considered one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon and is

certainly one of the most successful achievements of the Manueline

style (Portuguese late-Gothic). In 1983 it was classified by the

UNESCO, with nearby Torre de Belém, as a World Heritage Site.The house

for the Hieronymite monks was built on the same site of the Ermida do

Restelo, a hermitage that was founded by Henry the Navigator at about

1450. It was at this hermitage, that was already in disrepair, that

Vasco da Gama and his men spent the night in prayer before departing

for India in 1497.

Thanks for comments.

Again, great vantage point, and exposure. HDR??

Pedro.

Sadegh,

This is an amazing shot. The blue sky just makes it that much more interesting. Great capture. Regards, Patsy

Pedro & Patsy

Thank you so much for your comments.