A must-see for anyone visiting Lisbon, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, commonly known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos ("Jerónimos Monastery"), is a masterpiece of 16th-century architecture, in Manueline style. It was built to materialize the religious impetus of King Manuel I and to praise the then contemporary Portuguese discoveries.

Classified as a National Monument in 1907, and included on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1983, the most important monument in Portugal was also considered one of the 7 wonders of the country. This is the most visited monument in Portugal!