Alcobaça

TOURISM INFORMATION

Alcobaça is a charming town famous for its World Heritage Monastery. The Santa Maria Monastery was founded in 1153 by the Cistercian Order after a promise made by the first king of Portugal, Afonse Henriques, to Bernard de Clairvaux upon an important conquest. In the church can be found the beautiful tombs of D.Pedro and D.Inês in memory of their tragic love story.

Located at only a 15 min drive to beaches and 5 min to the A8 motorway, Alcobaça offers cultural entertainment as well as great countryside views.

Places to visit:

Monastery
church and cloister
Tombstones of D.Pedro and D.Inês
built around 1360, on each side of the church
Misericórdia Church
classified as National Monument
Santa Ana's Chapel
situated in the town centre
Town Hall
19th century brazilian style manor house
National Wine Museum
located in a 19th century wine cellar
Castle's Ruins
conquered from the moors by Portugal's first king

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All year long there are various cultural activities in Alcobaça such as theatre and classical concerts in the Monastery, check the agenda regularly.
See City Hall website: www.cm-alcobaca.pt

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Useful Contacts and Links :

Fire Station (Bombeiros): 262 505 300

Medical Center (Centro de Saúde): 262 590 510

Hospital: 262 590 400

Post Office (Correios): 262 590 350

Bus Terminal (Terminal Rodoviário): 262 582 221

City Hall: 262 580 800

Tourism Office (Posto de Turismo): 262 582 377

Police Station (P.S.P.): 262 505 650

Taxi: 262 571 222 / 262 582 273

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