Jerónimos Monastery (Lisbon, Portugal)

I am shown taking in the spectacular architecture of the Jerónimos Monastery. Located in Lisbon, it's one of the most beautiful buildings in Western Europe.

I am shown taking in the spectacular architecture of the Jerónimos Monastery. Located in Lisbon, it’s one of the most beautiful buildings in Western Europe. The monastery broke ground in 1502 CE and took a century to complete. It is the most emblematic remnant of Portugal’s Age of Discovery glory. Click the above image to enlarge, click to view my high-resolution photo gallery, or click to read my feature article “Lisbon: A Warning to the Free World.”

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