Lisbon, Portugal, Day 1

We docked in Lisbon and took the excursion to Jerónimos Monastery, another UNESCO Heritage site.  

The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of Manueline-style architecture. It was erected in the early 1500s and completed 100 years later. Monks who prayed for the King’s soul and provided spiritual assistance to navigators resided in the monastery for over 4 centuries until 1833 when the religious order was dissolved and the monastery was abandoned. Unfortunately, we did not get to visit the church attached to the cloister, which is decorated with silver altars and stained glass windows.

After our visit, we went to Belem Tower, a 16th-century fortification that served as a place of embarkation and disembarkation for sailors and navigators, and provided protection for the city. Our drive back to ship took us through the city center and through some beautiful neighborhoods. A lovely city.Leggi altro