This ornate entrance is no longer used for the public. [If you remember a picture from Córdoba of a tympanum in isolation, you can see one in place over this door.]

Inside of the church

This view shows a litttle more of the color.

Intricate roof. There was lots of money available--from taxes on goods coming in--so no expense was spared.

Church interior

Tomb of the poet Luís de Camões in the church. Note the laurel wreath on his head.

Tomb of the poet Luís de Camões in the church. Notice how a small change in location completely changes how the tomb looks.

Stained glass

Detil of stained glass: St. Jerome

Stained glass

Stained glass

There is almost always a story to one of these windows. I wish I knew what this one was.

Patricia got a good effect in this picture.

Maine nave

St Mary of Belém. She looks sad.

Interior of church

Scenes from the Passion of Christ overlook a tabernacle

Elaborate tabernacle

The elephants seemed out of place until we remembered all the voyages to India.