Church of St. Vincent de Fora

A beautiful and tranquil church. Few visitors on a weekday in December. Time and space to appreciate wonderful monastic chanting playing in the background. The multi-lingual signs direct you towards the amazing collection of blue and white tiles (azulejo) which decorate the cloisters, walls, and stairs. These are simply stunning. Many depict rural scenes and the pursuits of the gentry, while others capture funny parables and fables. The latter are very well presented for visitors, with written summaries of each one in Portuguese and English. In total there are over 200 tiled panels so some you might want to study carefully and others you might spend less time on, depending on your schedule. Another highlight for us is the 360 degree panoramic view from the roof, well worth the climb. A fascinating good-value visit. Seems to be overlooked by many tourists.

A beautiful and peaceful church with impressive architecture and stunning tile work. It’s less crowded than other Lisbon landmarks, which makes it a nice spot to explore in a calm atmosphere. The cloisters and the rooftop view are definitely worth seeing

Such an underrated gem! My friends and I spent nearly two hours exploring the beautiful rooms, the church, cloisters, and vast collection of religious artifacts with great explanations. The rooftop views are stunning, and best of all, it’s not crowded.

Not to be missed, really enjoyed our visit here. Think we got lucky as we arrived quite later but it was open because it was Sunday. Nice place to walk around with loads of interesting large blue and white tiles. Great views at the top too.

This is amazing place! Not crowded, cheap entrance tickets. I highly recommend you to visit it. Very underrated, unfortunately.

Marvellous. The complex as a whole is one of the best religious buildings we have visited in Lisbon. The museum is beautifully laid out with some fantastic items. The two cloisters are an oasis of serenity - plain simple white but with a series of beautiful tiled scenes/panels (65 in total). The actual church is massive with a series of beautifully decorated side chapels. The highlight has to be the views over Lisbon from the roof. We spent well over a hour just wondering around enjoying its serenity and elegant beauty.

What a treasure in the middle of Lisbon. Not far from the port. Definitely worth the time. Climb the bell tower if you can for amazing views of Lisbon.

I absolutely love the Mannerist complex – the simplicity and symmetry are just perfect! It’s also a very quiet spot, so you can really take your time and enjoy every detail. The exhibition offers a thorough look at the history from the medieval period, though most of it is in Portuguese. The architectural elements are definitely worth the visit, especially the cloisters and the rooftop terrace, which offer stunning views of Lisbon. The admission fee for adults is €8, and you get a discount with the Lisboa Card!