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Alcobaça |
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World Heritage Site - 12th Century Historic Monastery
Location—Approx 5 min drive away
Market Day—Every Monday & Saturday
Feira de Sao Bernardo—30th August
Feira de Sao Simao—4th week of October
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The Cistercian Alcobaça Monastery was founded by the 1st Portuguese King in 1153. This church was the first in Europe to adopt a Gothic style, and was and still is the largest church in Portugal. It has a lovely square to the front of it surrounded by little café bars where you can sit and watch the world go by.
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Opening Hours Apr to Sep 9am to 7pm Oct to Mar 9am to 5pm Church Free (museum) є6 Free Sunday am |
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Shop front in Alcobaça |
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Tomb of King Pedro |
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Café Scene Outside Monastery |
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SilverCoast Holidays - Portugal |