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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Portugal  /  Central Portugal  /  Leiria District  /  Alcobaca  /  Monastery of Alcobaca

Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca

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The first Gothic building and the largest Gothic religious structure in Portugal, Monastery of Alcobaca presents royal rooms, tombs, a blue-tiled kitchen, and colossally high interior spaces. Formed in the 12th century and developed until the 18th century, the monastery was home to generations of monks and is the final resting place to many kings and queens, including Afonso II and Urraca of Castile, Afonso III and Beatrice of Castile, and King Pedro I and his mistress. See the insides of the monastery--rising over 20 m (65 ft)--and visit the 18th-century kitchen, which reveals the Cistercian monks' astonishing mastery of hydraulic engineering. You can take a guided tour at the site. Plan to visit Monastery of Alcobaca and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Alcobaca attractions using our Alcobaca trip itinerary maker website.
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http://www.mosteiroalcobaca.pt/en/
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Recommended duration
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1h 30 min
Hours
Sunday9am - 7pm
Monday9am - 7pm
Tuesday9am - 7pm
Wednesday9am - 7pm
Thursday9am - 7pm
Friday9am - 7pm
Saturday9am - 7pm
Contact

Praca 25 de Abril,
Alcobaca 2460-018 Portugal

+351 262 505 128

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  • By SBRavens
    This was our 2nd stop after Batalha monastery. Theme was repeated - grand exterior and facade with a threadbare interior. I have the same “gripe” that the macabre love story of Dom Pedro and his... 
    This was our 2nd stop after Batalha monastery. Theme was repeated - grand exterior and facade with a threadbare interior. I have the same “gripe” that the macabre love story of Dom Pedro and his...  more »
  • By Charles_and_Susan
    AN interesting place to look around. We were lucky to have a guide to tell us about the history of it being made by the first king of Portugal. It has gardens inside the cloisters and some of the... 
    AN interesting place to look around. We were lucky to have a guide to tell us about the history of it being made by the first king of Portugal. It has gardens inside the cloisters and some of the...  more »
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  • By Sofia Quintana
    Most people prefer the monastery of Batalha, personally I prefer this one... Is golden, is sober and simple yet quiet elaborate... It's uniqueness is amazing!
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  • By Debbie Sterrenberg
    Very beautiful and so interesting. But the bathrooms were not very clean and the receptionist saying to my cousin and my husband how can they have a Portuguese citizen card but not speak fluent Portugese, which had nothing to do with gaining entry, not a necessary comment to make twice and made us feel unwelcome.
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