Cloister of Jeronimos Monastery

A complete survey and investigation was done of the stonework and jointing, documenting the many changes and deterioration that had taken place. The appropriate methods and materials for the cleaning and conservation of this major work of world art and culture, containing a profusion of original decorative iconography were assessed.

The principle objectives of the conservation project for the Cloisters of the Jeronimos Monastery were the general cleaning of all existing residues and other sources of deterioration and future protection from further environmental decay.

The cloisters of the Jeronimos Monastery is an original architectural element of great iconographic wealth. Its long and rich history dates from 1517. The cloister has a particular significance for the Portuguese.

It is symbolic of the era of the Portuguese Discoveries, when significant cultural and political events took place. A modern example is the signing of the Treaty of Adhesion by Portugal to the European Union.