In the small cozy town of Alcobaç a there is a magnificent monastery of St. Mary. The complex of the monastery impresses with its luxurious external design in the spirit of Baroque and the simplicity and austerity of its internal appearance. The foundation stone of the monastery was laid in 1148 by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques, who handed over the monastery to the Cistercian order, in gratitude for the fact that the monks fervently prayed for the victory of the king in the battle for the city of Santaré m. Since the Order of the White Monks was distinguished by its adherence to asceticism and the rejection of luxury, there are no decorations and paintings in the monastery.
The main faç ade of the monastery of Alcobaç a consists of two simple baroque wings with a Gothic cathedral in the center. The main portal of the temple is richly decorated with statues and two towers of the 18th century. The huge central hall of the cathedral creates an impression of monumentality and grandeur.
The interior decoration of the temple is minimal, its numerous columns and walls are devoid of decor, and the hall is brightly lit by large windows. The temple strikes with the beauty of clear lines and an abundance of light. Around the choir are nine chapels and an altar surrounded by eight columns.
Near the entrance to the church is the Hall of the Kings, in which statues of the kings of Portugal of the 17th-18th centuries are installed, and the walls are lined with blue-and-white azulejo tiles with plot drawings from the history of the monastery. Majestic sarcophagi and 13 royal tombs have been preserved under the monastery vaults. Of particular note are the marble tombs of King Pedro I and his treacherously murdered beloved Ines de Castro. Both of these crypts amaze with their carvings and beauty, and the story of their tragic love will not leave anyone indifferent.
Other impressive places of the monastery of Alcobaç a are the chapter hall, the courtyard with a gallery, the huge refectory with a fountain-well and the monastery kitchen with an ancient plumbing system that still works today.
Entrance to the cathedral of the monastery is free, and a visit to all the buildings of the monastery complex of Santa Maria de Alcobaza will cost 6 Euros.
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The main faç ade of the monastery of Alcobaç a consists of two simple baroque wings with a Gothic cathedral in the center. The main portal of the temple is richly decorated with statues and two towers of the 18th century. The huge central hall of the cathedral creates an impression of monumentality and grandeur.
The interior decoration of the temple is minimal, its numerous columns and walls are devoid of decor, and the hall is brightly lit by large windows. The temple strikes with the beauty of clear lines and an abundance of light. Around the choir are nine chapels and an altar surrounded by eight columns.
Near the entrance to the church is the Hall of the Kings, in which statues of the kings of Portugal of the 17th-18th centuries are installed, and the walls are lined with blue-and-white azulejo tiles with plot drawings from the history of the monastery. Majestic sarcophagi and 13 royal tombs have been preserved under the monastery vaults. Of particular note are the marble tombs of King Pedro I and his treacherously murdered beloved Ines de Castro. Both of these crypts amaze with their carvings and beauty, and the story of their tragic love will not leave anyone indifferent.
Other impressive places of the monastery of Alcobaç a are the chapter hall, the courtyard with a gallery, the huge refectory with a fountain-well and the monastery kitchen with an ancient plumbing system that still works today.
Entrance to the cathedral of the monastery is free, and a visit to all the buildings of the monastery complex of Santa Maria de Alcobaza will cost 6 Euros.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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