The Monastery of Santa Maria in Alcobaça, Portugal is a Cistercian monastery that was founded in 1153. It is one of the most impressive and notable monastic sites in the Iberian Peninsula with its two beautiful churches. The churches' colorful and intricate interior designs feature luxuriant columns, archways, and dazzling tile work. High Gothic vaults, Cupola-ceilinged chapels, and other stone decor are a sight to behold. The monastery is surrounded by a complex of cloisters and transports visitors to a time of ancient grandeur. Its fine Romanesque and Gothic monuments are a perfect testament to its rich past. Visitors to the monastery can witness its beauty and get a taste of its remarkable architecture and history.
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