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Aurelia Deflandre (16 months ago)
Fantastic piece of history, very well-maintained, clean and preserved. Queues can be very long even during the week. If you are disabled traveler using mobility aids, the monastery is not accessible, there are many stairs. If you have an invisible disability , you can ask a member of staff to accompany you inside and avoid the queues. In order to do this. You must have a disability card or a proof of diagnosis with you. Also note that queuing happens outside in an area that doesn’t provide any shade. You also have to queue twice; once for the monastery and once for the church. If you are able to handle the queues and can make your way inside, it’s absolutely worth it. The ticket kiosk is across from the monastery in the gardens. You can also buy a Lisbo card in the kiosk next to it.
Fantastic piece of history, very well-maintained, clean and preserved. Queues can be very long even during the week. If you are disabled traveler using mobility aids, the monastery is not accessible, there are many stairs. If you have an invisible disability , you can ask a member of staff to accompany you inside and avoid the queues. In order to do this. You must have a disability card or a proof of diagnosis with you. Also note that queuing happens outside in an area that doesn’t provide any shade. You also have to queue twice; once for the monastery and once for the church. If you are able to handle the queues and can make your way inside, it’s absolutely worth it. The ticket kiosk is across from the monastery in the gardens. You can also buy a Lisbo card in the kiosk next to it.
Vivian G (17 months ago)
Breathtaking architecture. I'm glad we came. It was low season for me so there was no really wait. The only thing is the ticket booth to get tickets is some distance away. So best to locate that first before walking awestruck to the entrance of the monastery like I did just to have to turn around and go back.
Breathtaking architecture. I'm glad we came. It was low season for me so there was no really wait. The only thing is the ticket booth to get tickets is some distance away. So best to locate that first before walking awestruck to the entrance of the monastery like I did just to have to turn around and go back.
Hsun-Yen Wu (17 months ago)
You must visit this beautiful monastery if you come to Belem. The sculptures are delicate. It's a good place to take a lot of pictures ? the church next to it is free for entry.
You must visit this beautiful monastery if you come to Belem. The sculptures are delicate. It's a good place to take a lot of pictures ? the church next to it is free for entry.
Jeff Eng (18 months ago)
This is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for good reason. The architecture, the scale, the details on everything, the beauty of it all... they are amazing and truly awe-inspiring. Even from the outside, you can tell this is a truly special place. There's a lot to see here, so to be clear, you can go into the church for free, which was about a 5-10 min wait for us during the mid-afternoon (around 3pm). You can also go into the cloister, which is a separate line and requires a paid ticket. The wait for the cloister was about 1.5-2 hours at that point, so if this is a must see on your checklist, go early in the morning to minimize your wait in line. There is zero shade anywhere close to the monastery, so the wait in line is with the full sun beating down upon you for the entire time. At least at Belem Tower, there are nearby trees where the kids can wait in the shade and they are still nearby while I was in line. Here, not so much. Just be prepared. Perhaps the cloister is super amazing and worth it for some people, but I thought the church was pretty fantastic, so it's worth it to see that much at least.
This is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for good reason. The architecture, the scale, the details on everything, the beauty of it all... they are amazing and truly awe-inspiring. Even from the outside, you can tell this is a truly special place. There's a lot to see here, so to be clear, you can go into the church for free, which was about a 5-10 min wait for us during the mid-afternoon (around 3pm). You can also go into the cloister, which is a separate line and requires a paid ticket. The wait for the cloister was about 1.5-2 hours at that point, so if this is a must see on your checklist, go early in the morning to minimize your wait in line. There is zero shade anywhere close to the monastery, so the wait in line is with the full sun beating down upon you for the entire time. At least at Belem Tower, there are nearby trees where the kids can wait in the shade and they are still nearby while I was in line. Here, not so much. Just be prepared. Perhaps the cloister is super amazing and worth it for some people, but I thought the church was pretty fantastic, so it's worth it to see that much at least.
Nabil R (2 years ago)
Be sure to visit all three areas — the cloister, the gardens and the (free entrance) church. A morning visit is best as there are less people and the light just hits the stained glass perfectly. Tickets can be purchased at the info center in the park right across. As of Dec2023, it is 10 for adults and 5 for students. Additional activities in this area include the Modern Art Museum right next door and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Be sure to visit all three areas — the cloister, the gardens and the (free entrance) church. A morning visit is best as there are less people and the light just hits the stained glass perfectly. Tickets can be purchased at the info center in the park right across. As of Dec2023, it is 10 for adults and 5 for students. Additional activities in this area include the Modern Art Museum right next door and the Monument to the Discoveries.
