MONASTERY OF JERONIMOS

In the Lisbon quarter of Belem, the vast Hieronymite Monastery, the Mosteiro Dos Jeronimos, covers an area of 300 metres. At one time, its beautiful facade was situated close to the banks of the Tejo and it is no accident that the monastery was built in this location. King Manuel The First wanted the monastery to highlight the importance of religion for the sea-faring nation of Portugal at the beginning of the 16th century. Henry The Navigator donated the tiny Maria Chapel that was the first structure within the actual monastery area. Together with his father, King Joao the First, he led a fleet of 200 ships to victory against the North African harbor town of Cueta. Portugal was a mighty sea power. Courageous voyages of discovery led to the development of trade on newly discovered continents and along with his loyal sailors, the world famous discoverer, Vasco Da Gamma, prayed in the Maria Chapel of Henry the Navigator prior to his ocean-going adventures. Ribbed Gothic vaults support the ceiling of the church that dates back to the 16th century. Colored glass windows create a breathtaking spectacle of light. In addition to various important members of the Portuguese royal family and numerous religious leaders, it is also the final resting place of Vasco Da Gama. The monastery's richly decorated facade still shines out with all the glorious luster of Portugal's courageous seamen and their remarkable voyages of discovery.

Category:

• Travel
• Documentary

Produced by:

• Global Television

Tags:

• Lisbon
• Portugal
• monastery
• travel
• religion
• travelog
• history
• culture
• adventure

[Luso515PorTuoGraal]

Por Ordem Templária, referia-me á Ordem em si e á sua Filha e sucessora Ordem de Cristo - e de facto a ermida e Belém pertenciam á mesma Ordem, assim como a capela que lá estava. Inicialmente o novo Mosteiro continuou debaixo dessa pertença - e continuou na Ordem de Cristo, da qual o Rei D. Manuel era Grão Mestre, alguns anos depois dá a administração e uso aos Jerónimos.

[manoeljr0]

why are you pronouncing portuguese place names in german?

[vasquez1231]

penso como o proprio nome diz o Mosteiro pertenceu á Ordem dos Jeronimos e não aos Templarios que ja tinham sido extintos por ordem Papal em 1312,sendo depois empPortugal a Ordem de Cristo,porem este Mosteiro foi entregue por D.Manuel I á ordem eclesiastica dos Jeronimos

[Monicaport]

Great video!

Thanks for posting!

[theheritageprotector]

Very beautiful place. Saw the tomb of Manuel1. Thank you.

[Luso515PorTuoGraal]

Great! In first belonged and belong to the Templar Order of CHRIST!