If you are big on history and architecture, when in Lisbon, make it a point to visit the Jeronimo’s Monastery. Originally constructed in 1601, Jeronimo’s Monastery served as the home for monks and has undergone several restorations over the years. The Monastery is a landmark site spread over a vast expanse which must be explored at leisure. You can identify the elements of different architectural styles in the building and interiors of Jeronimo’s Monastery. Do take a walk through the beautiful Church of Santa Maria that is part of the Monastery’s premises and also visit the museums of architecture and maritime that are housed there.