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The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal; it was secularised on 28 December 1833 by state decree and its ownership transferred to the charitable institution,
The monastery is one of the most prominent monastery of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. In the year 1983 it was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém.
On 6 January 1501 construction of the monastery and church began, it takes 100 years to complete. Monastery was designed in a unique manner that later became known as Manueline: a richly ornate architectural style with complex sculptural themes incorporating maritime elements and objects discovered during the time of naval expeditions, carved in limestone.
The Monastery is appreciated for its ornate exterior and stunning Manueline architecture – the finest example of Manueline architecture in Portugal a style that served to glorify the great ‘discoveries’.
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery.