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Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal

The Jerónimos Monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome Is near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, Lisbon, Portugal. It was secularised on 28 December 1833 by state decree and its ownership transferred to a charitable institution. The construction of the monastery and church began on 6 January 1501 and was completed 100 years later. The monastery was designed in a manner that later became known as Manueline: a richly ornate architectural style with complex sculptural themes incorporating maritime elements and objects discovered during naval expeditions, carved in limestone. Essentially serving the purpose of isolation for the monastic community, the Cloister was an agreeable and serene place for prayer, meditation, and leisure for the monks. Designed by Diogo de Boitaca, who commenced the work in the early 16th century, it was continued by João de Castilho from 1517 onwards and completed by Diogo de Torralva in 1540-1541. Due to its significance and symbolism, the Cloister is today one of the most important examples of Manueline architecture. Essentially serving the purpose of isolation for the monastic community, the Cloister was an agreeable and serene place for prayer, meditation, and leisure for the monks. Designed by Diogo de Boitaca, who commenced the work in the early 16th century, it was continued by João de Castilho from 1517 onwards and completed by Diogo de Torralva in 1540-1541. Due to its significance and symbolism, the Cloister is today one of the most important examples of Manueline architecture.