Tag: The Monastery of Jeronimos

Islamic Heritage of Al Andalus: Lisbon Before 1147 Lisbon was an important Moorish trading port with strong ties to North African heartland. After crusade Christianity was introduced in Portugal until today.   Lisbon Sight Seeing Central Mosque The main mosque of the Portuguese Islamic community was inaugurated in 1985 to serve the Muslim community of the Portuguese capital. Address: Rua Mesquita 2, 1070-238 Lisboa, Portugal   Lisbon Cathedral The exterior of the grand church from the 12th century resembles more a fortification than a religious centre, with massive solid walls and two imposing clock towers. It was built on top of a ruined mosque and symbolically confirmed the catholic conquest of Portugal. Address: Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal   Comercio Square The most important squeare of Lisbon, was for decades the open gate to Europe of maritim commerce coming from the Atlantic Ocean. Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique 1, 1100-016 Lisboa, Portugal       Rossio Square This place is one of Lisbon people meeting point to hang out. It is a very lively area to experimient the vibe of the city. Address: Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100-201, Lisboa.   Jeronimos Monastery   Is one of the most popular tourist sight of Lisbon, protected as World Heritage by UNESCO for its great ornamentation. It took almost a century to finish the construction. Inagurated by the spanish ruler Felipe II in 1604. Situated in the Belem district of western Lisbon on the banks of the River Tagus and overlooking the docks of Belem. Today the waters edge is 300m further south than it was 500 years ago, leaving space for the beautiful Praça do Imperio gardens.  This grand religious building was historically associated with the early sailors as explorers, as it was from here where Vasco De Gama departed to the Far East. Visiting Time 10:00-17:00 Oct.-April and 10:00-17:00  May-Sept. (Closed Mondays)