The complex was completed in the 17th century and was home to the monks of the Order of Saint Jerome, who gave guidance to sailors.
Designed to commemorate the voyage of Vasco de Gama, the first European to reach India by sea, construction works began in 1501. The complex was completed in the 17th century and was home to the monks of the Order of Saint Jerome, who gave guidance to sailors. These days, visitors can explore the church and tombs of explorers like Vasco de Gama, the vaulted cloisters and the serene gardens.