Map

Igreja de Sao Roque vs Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Jeronimos Monastery is preferred by most professionals compared to Igreja de Sao Roque. Jeronimos Monastery comes in at 89 with approval from 7 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Igreja de Sao Roque
Igreja de Sao Roque
8 / 10
Largo Trindade Coelho, Bairro Alto, 1200, Lisbon, Portugal
From $0 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Jesuits, who at one time were so powerful they virtually governed Portugal, founded St.Roque Church in the late 16th century." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The plain facade... belies its dazzling interior of gold, marble and Florentine azulejos." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Adjoining the church, the Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art) displays an engaging collection of rich clerical vestments and liturgical objects."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum contains 16C Portuguese paintings and part of the treasure from the chapel of São João Baptista." Full review
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
9 / 10
Address: Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1400-206, Portugal
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a supreme example of the Manueline style of building (named after King Dom Manuel I), which represented a marked departure from earlier Gothic architecture." Full review
i
Don't miss the Gothic- and Renaissance-style double cloister, also designed to stunning effect by Castilho.
Frommer's Frommer's
"In an expansive mood, Manuel I, the Fortunate, ordered this monastery built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This magnificent 16C Hieronymite monastery was built in 1502 and is a glorious result of the great discoveries of the period." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The church contains tombs (both symbolic and actual) of Portuguese kings and bishops." Full review
Show All Reviews