Tomar Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Convent of Christ Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Gorgeous and exquisite Thomaer Christ Church
The Church of Christ in Tomar was built in the 12th century and took about 500 years to complete. It is a Catholic church building. It was originally built to resist the invasion of Muslims from North Africa. The Church of Christ was originally the base camp of the Knights Templar. It was included in the World Heritage Site in 1983..
Manueline architecture
Manueline style is a unique architectural style that emerged in Portugal in the late 15th to mid-16th century due to its strong emphasis on developing maritime power, named after the ruling monarch at the time, Manuel I.
Its architectural features lie in the twisted cylindrical shape, royal emblem, and intricately decorated window frames, as well as the use of natural imagery such as shells and anchors embedded in stones. The most representative examples include the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, the Jesus Monastery in Tomar, the Alcobaça Monastery, and the Batalha Monastery. In addition, the influence of Moorish architecture is also a major characteristic of Manueline style, with the Sintra National Palace as its representative building.
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Belém Tower Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
3Destinations for Travel beginners in Europe
Here's a travel guide for solo travelers to Portugal, Costa Rica, and Greece
1. Portugal 🇵🇹
Portugal is a captivating destination that is perfect for solo travelers. Start your journey by exploring the capital, Lisbon. Here, you can visit iconic landmarks like the Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and São Jorge Castle. Don't miss out on tasting local delicacies such as Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese custard tarts) and fresh seafood. Next, head to Porto to savor the delicious Port wine and take a leisurely stroll along the Douro River. If you love beaches, make sure to visit the Algarve coast and soak up the sun and waves. Use 🏖️ and 🍷 emojis to showcase your travel mood!
2. Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise that is ideal for solo adventurers. Start your adventure by exploring Arenal Volcano National Park, where you can witness breathtaking volcanic landscapes and waterfalls. Next, head to Monteverde Cloud Forest and engage in eco-tourism activities such as hiking and zip-lining. Don't forget to spot wildlife, including monkeys and beautiful birds, at Manuel Antonio National Park. Use 🌋 and 🌴 emojis to showcase your adventurous spirit!
3. Greece 🇬🇷
Greece is a destination rich in history and culture, perfect for solo travelers. Begin your exploration by visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens to experience the grandeur of ancient Greece. Next, head to Santorini to admire the blue-domed white buildings and stunning sunsets. If you're a beach lover, don't miss out on Mykonos, where you can enjoy the sun and sea. Use 🏛️ and 🌅 emojis to showcase your love for history and beautiful landscapes!
I hope these travel guides help you plan your solo adventures! Have a fantastic journey! ✈️🌍
Medieval Fortified Tower in Belem, PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
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I visited the Belem Tower after its opening hours so I was not able to go in an only looked at it from the outside. But nonetheless, I believe it was still worth visiting and taking pictures with it on the outside. It is because what are the odds you will find another historical monument by the port!!
The tower itself is truly beautiful and is a well maintained historical monument.
Definitely worth a visit when you are in Lisbon. There are also loads of cafe and restaurants near by if you want to take a break from exploring.
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Belem Beauty
Visit Belem where you can see the ponte 25 de Abril and de Cristo Rei. You can also see the historical monuments such as the Padrao de Descobrimentos and Torre de Belem. To follow this up you can eat the best pastel de Belem at the cafe where they have been making it since 1837.Fun fact: the real name of the tart is pastel de Belem. Only pastries that come out of their ovens can be called pastéis de Belém, otherwise if manufactured by a third party it has to be called pastel de nata. To follow this amazing experience you can even take a boat trip across the channel to see the beauty of Belem .
Where the river meets the ocean 🇵🇹
When in Lisbon, there a few things to do outside or in the outskirts of Lisbon itself - and visiting the Belem tower is one of them.
The Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Lisbon’s most striking monuments and the icon of a country historically moulded by its proximity to the ocean and its maritime discoveries of new worlds.
Discoveries by Portuguese navigators transformed Lisbon into the world’s main trade hub in the 15th and 16th centuries.
To protect the city, King João II conceived a pioneer project to defend Lisbon from enemy ships, a work completed in 1514 and which included the building of the Belém Tower, designed by architect Francisco de Arruda.
The tower’s unique design includes a modern and heavily armed bastion, protruding over the river.
King Manuel I clearly wished the Belém Tower to stand as a lasting symbol of his powerful reign by depicting the royal coat of arms, the armillary sphere and the cross of the Order of Christ.
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Jerónimos Monastery Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
🏰✨ TIPS for Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon! ✨🏰
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The monastery itself is a work of art and definitely worth a visit. Once you arrive you will see two queues. The shorter one is typically for the church (free to visit) and the longer one will be for the monastery (you need to have a ticket).
The monastery hosted the famous signing of the 2007 Treaty of Lisbon which was held in the cloister of the monument.
The Lisbon card states you get fast track however, don’t be fooled, it just means you get the entrance, there isn’t a “fast-track” queue. We suggest you head over there first thing in the morning, the queue can be between 1-2h wait time at midday.
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Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog) 🏰✨ Discover the Majestic Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon! ✨🏰
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The building is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome, it became the necropolis of the Portuguese royal dynasty of Aviz in the 16th century but was secularized on 28 December 1833.
The church and the monastery, like the nearby Torre de Belém and Padrão dos Descobrimentos, symbolise the Portuguese Age of Discovery and are among the main tourist attractions of Lisbon. In 1983, UNESCO formally designated the Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém as a World Heritage Site.
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Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog) Mesmerising architecture - Jeronimos
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success.
Vasco da Gama's tomb was placed inside by the entrance, as was the tomb of poet Luis de Camões, author of the epic The Lusiads in which he glorifies the triumphs of Da Gama and his compatriots. Other great figures in Portuguese history are also entombed here, like King Manuel and King Sebastião, and poets Fernando Pessoa and Alexandre Herculano.
The monastery was populated by monks of the Order of Saint Jerome (Hieronymites), whose spiritual job was to give guidance to sailors and pray for the king's soul. It's one of the great triumphs of European Gothic (UNESCO has classified it a World Heritage monument), with much of the design characterized by elaborate sculptural details and maritime motifs. This style of architecture became known as "Manueline," a style that served to glorify the great "discoveries" of the age.
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Popular Monastery in Lisbon
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Jeronimos Monastery was built in 1502 and located in Praca do Imperio 1400-206, Lisboa, and is open from Tuesday to Sunday 1000-1700, close on Monday. Take Tram Line 15 to alight at Mosteiro Jeronimos and you will see the Monastery.
The cloisters are magnificent, with each column differently carved with coils of rope, sea monsters, and other sea motifs, evocative of that time of world exploration at sea.
The church interior is spacious with octagonal piers decorated with reliefs, and outside the garden laid out in 1940 consisting of hedges cut in the shape of various municipal coats of arms of Portugal.
The Jeronimos Monastery is one of the most visited sites in Lisbon, and it was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
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