Jerónimos Monastery Location & How to Get There
Jeronimos Monastery Location
Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal |
The Jeronimos Monastery, also known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Portuguese, is a magnificent historic monastery located in the Belém district of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. This monastery is situated on the banks of the Tagus River, providing stunning views of the waterway and the surrounding areas.
Closest landmark: Belem Cultural Centre[400M]
How to Get to Jeronimos Monastery by Public Transport
Travel time: 10-15 minutes (from Lisbon city center)
Closest stop: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos [150 m]
- Buses to Jeronimos Monastery operate daily from early morning until midnight.
- Frequencies range from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the time of day and day of the week.
- Bus numbers 714, 727, 728, 729, 751 stop close to the monastery, including the "Mosteiro dos Jerónimos" stop.
- Visitors can catch the bus from various points in the city, such as Praça do Comércio, Cais do Sodré, or Marquês de Pombal.
Travel time: 10-15 minutes (from Belem Tower)
Closest stop/station: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
- Trams run from early morning until late evening, typically from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
- Visitors can take Lisbon tram number 15E to reach Jeronimos Monastery.
- The tram route starts from Praça da Figueira and passes through landmarks including Rossio Square, the Cathedral, and the Belem Tower before reaching the monastery.
Getting to Jeronimos Monastery by Car
Driving Route
Travel Time: 5-10 min (from Lisbon Centre)
- Head southwest on Rua Augusta toward Praça do Comércio and continue onto Av. Brasília.
- Follow the road along the river until you reach the roundabout and take the first exit onto Av. de Brasília.
- Continue straight until you reach the monument Padrão dos Descobrimentos.
- Turn right onto Rua de Belém.
- At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Praça do Império. Jeronimos Monastery will be on your left.
Walking to Jeronimos Monastery
Travel time: 15 minutes (from Belem Tower)
Distance: 1.1 km
To reach Jeronimos Monastery from Belem Tower, go northwards and make a left turn onto Tv. da Saude. Then, continue moving straight ahead until you reach R. Praia do Bom Sucesso and take a right turn there. Afterward, take a right turn again onto R. Bartolomeu Dias and follow the road until you reach Praça do Império where the monastery is located.
After taking a left turn, make a right onto Praça do Império where you'll find Jeronimos Monastery situated on the left-hand side. The total distance between the starting point and the destination is approximately 1.1 km. If you walk at an average pace, it should take around 15 minutes to reach the monastery.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting to Jeronimos Monastery
Jerónimos Monastery opens in October - April: 10 AM to 5:30 PM; May - September: 10 AM to 6:30 PM.
The entrance fee for Jeronimos Monastery is €12 for adults, with discounts available for students, seniors, and children.
The main attractions at Jeronimos Monastery are the Church, Cloisters, and the Maritime Museum.
The closest bus stop to Jeronimos Monastery is “Mosteiro dos Jeronimos” which can be reached by taking bus numbers 714, 727, 728, 729, or 751 from the center of Lisbon.
Yes, the Monastery is accessible for people with disabilities, with designated parking spaces and ramps for wheelchair users.
Yes, there is parking available near Jeronimos Monastery. You can park your car in the CCB parking lot which is close to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and costs 0.5 euros for periods of 15 minutes. You can also park your car in the car park next to the Lisbon Maritime Museum (west wing of the Monastery) or in the Belem Cultural Centre.
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