Must See Monasteries in Portugal
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Jerónimos Monastery
A 16th-century late Gothic monastery renowned for its Manueline architecture and historical significance, including royal and explorer burial sites.
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Carmo Convent
Historic Gothic church and former convent featuring notable ruins and an archaeological museum with artifacts spanning from prehistory to contemporary times.
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Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
Historic 17th-century baroque and mannerist church and monastery notable for its architecture, religious art, and royal tombs.
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Serra do Pilar Monastery
16th-century circular monastery recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, notable for its architectural design and panoramic views of the surrounding city and river.
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National Ceramic Tile Museum
National Tile Museum presents the history of craft-making of decorative ceramic tiles, azulejos, popular in Spain and Portugal.
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Monastery of Grijó
This complex of religious buildings which is almost thousand years old consists of a church, a cloister and a Flemish-style fountain.
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