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Monastery of Alcobaca

Name: Monastery of Alcobaca
Address: Alcobaça, Leiria District, PT

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Ryszard

July 25, 2017

Alcobaça is an imposing Medieval town which makes for a fascinating day-trip. It holds the largest cathedral and monastery complex in Portugal and is best known for the romantic tale of D. Pedro and Inês – Portugal’s royal love affair similar to the tragic romance between Romeo and Juliet. The austere Santa Maria de Alcobaça Monastery was built in 1153 and is listed as a World Heritage Site. The Monastery is linked to the Cistercian monks and associated to the birth of the Portuguese nation.

Katy

February 5, 2017

Beautiful Monastery and restaurants.

Arlindo

April 14, 2015

The oldest place around has a monastery that out dates the romans

Peter

December 14, 2020

This small town lies in the valleys of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, which, according to some writers, gave Alcobaça its name. The city owes its fame and development to the monastery Santa Maria de Alcobaça, founded in 1153 by order of the Order of the Cistercians. However, construction did not begin until 1178. Built on the model of the Abbey of Clairvaux, the mother house of the Order of Cistercians in France, the Mosteiro de Sant Maria de Alcobaça is a magnificent monument declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can freely enter the church and visit the tombs of Peter I of Portugal and of his mistress, and posthumous lawfully declared wife, Inês de Castro. The monastery itself is also worth a visit, subject to payment of entry fees. Especially the gigantic medieval kitchen is impressive. For the lovers of sweets: opposite the abbey you will find Pastelaria Alcôa, truly the best pastelaria on the Silver Coast.

John

January 15, 2019

Visit the amazing monastery in Alcobaca and discover the true story of "Pedro" and "Ines" whose tombs can be found in the monastery. The local streets are full of antiques shops and restaurants.