Monastery Santa Maria de Alcobaça

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, also known as the Royal Abbey of Santa Maria de Alcobaça or more simply as the Monastery of Alcobaça is the first fully gothic work erected on Portuguese soil. It was begun in 1178 by Cistercian monks. It is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO and a National Monument since 1910 IPPAR.

Address: Praça 25 de Abril 2460 - 018 ALCOBAÇA
Phone: +351 262 505 120
Fax: +351 262 505 130

Convent of Cós

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Cos, also known as the Convent of Cós, is situated in the municipality of Alcobaça Coz. Its origins go back to the twelfth century, at which time the Monastery of Alcobaça acquires properties in Cos. By the hand of the Abbot of Alcobaca, D. Fernando, that the convent would be built first, designed to accommodate widows who wanted to lead a religious life.

Opening hours:
Weekdays: From 10h00 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 17h30
End-of-week, pre-booking for groups over 8 persons
Phone: +351 262 544 155