Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon

UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed 1983, located in Portugal. Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour, the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best. The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.