Photos of Alcobaça Monastery

Located in the administrative district of Leiria, Portugal, the Alcobaça Monastery was built at the end of the 12th century and consists of a church, 5 cloisters, 7 dormitories, a residence for outsiders, a kitchen and a dining hall. The church is simple and solemn, with 999 monks in its heyday. In the monastery of Alcobaça, there is the largest early Gothic church in Portugal. At that time, the abbot was also a member of the council that assisted the king, and had the power to manage 13 cities and 4 ports. In the Alcobaça Monastery, there are two coffins of Pedro and his beloved wife Ines. There are many lifelike statues on the coffins, which are exquisite works of art.