The beautifully decorated South Portal, with Henry the Navigator in the middle, is more than 30 m high and 12 m broad.
Shortly after the discovery of India by Vasco da Gama, the construction of the monastery Mosteiro dos Jerónimos started. The masterpiece of the Manueline gothic style is a result of the wealth of the newly discovered countries
The inside of the church also shows the riches of those days. The Cloister and its Refectory are furthermore remarkable.
The tomb of Vasco da Gama, the discoverer of India, is also located in the church.
The tomb of Vasco da Gama, the discoverer of India, is also located in the church.