St. Jerome Monastery, Lisbon, PT

The monastery was built during the Age of Discoveries to honor explorer Vasco da Gama, as he and his crew spent their last night in Portugal at the site before embarking on their famous journey to India in 1498. During the 17th century, the structure served as a monastery for monks, whose job was to comfort sailors and pray for the king. It eventually became a school and orphanage until 1940.

The Chapel of St. Jerome contains the tombs of notable Portuguese people in history including a handful of royals and Vasco da Gama himself.