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Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
The Monastery of São Jerónimo, located at the entrance to Lisbon Harbour, was founded in 1502 and is a fine example of Portuguese art. The nearby Belém Tower was built to commemorate the expedition of Vasco da Gama, a reminder of the great voyages of discovery that laid the foundations of the modern world.
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
The brilliant use of new building techniques in the 13th century and the perfect combination of sculptural decoration and architecture make Notre-Dame de Reims one of the masterpieces of Gothic art. This former monastery still retains the beautiful 9th-century nave, which houses the remains of Archbishop Saint-Rémi (440-533), who performed the holy anointings for the Kings of France. The former Archbishop's Palace, known as the Palais de Tau, played an important role in religious ceremonies and was almost completely rebuilt in the 17th century.