Jeronimos Monastery Lisbon Portugal : Tours and Excursion

The Jeronimos Monastery, a terrific excursion in Lisbon is located near the shore of the parish of Belem, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.  Its shrine-like entrance extends two stories high.  Its decorative characteristics incorporate a wide spectrum of gables and pinnacles and numerous carved figures.  The entryway is bordered on each side by a huge window adorned with luxuriously ornate moldings.  

This is the most vital door to the Jeronimos due to its position in front of the core altar.  Bevels on the sides of portal are occupied with statues.   The transept's unsupported vault appears that it seemingly floats in the air. Your guide in Lisbon can point this out to you.  Altars on both sides of the choir date back from centuries ago. They are decorated with ornate wood designs, plated in golden and green tint.  

This chancel is the ultimate resting place for the royal family; their tombs sit on marble elephants, positioned between and topped by columns.   In the lower choir of the church are stone tombs.  The inside walls of the cloister have a wealth of nautical elements.  A tour in Lisbon would not be complete without visiting this landmark with your private guide in Lisbon.