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Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas

33 Reviews

#2 of 4 things to do in Tarouca

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Historic Sites

Praca Antonio P Sousa | Salzedas, Tarouca 3610-073, Portugal

Open today: 10:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00

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“Trip to the North of Portugal.”

Arrived in Salzedas the church who in reality is a “Monastery” of medieval origin containing... read more

Reviewed 6 August 2014

Hans G

Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

“Portugal at its best”

A beautiful and old monastery church flanked by a refurbished hall where a small exhibition takes... read more

Reviewed 30 June 2014

trippyraff

Mitcham

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4.5 33 reviews

Excellent46%
Very good45%
Average9%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

16 Sep 2016

“Interesting ”

6 Aug 2014

“Trip to the North of Portugal.”

About

The male Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria de Salzedas was founded in 1156 and its construction started in 1168. It was in the late 16th century and during the 17th century that the monastery has the first great renovation works. The medieval...more

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Praca Antonio P Sousa | Salzedas, Tarouca 3610-073, Portugal

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+351 254 600 230

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BandCtravellers

Greater London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 16 September 2016 via mobile

Interesting

Wonderful exterior of the monastery church and interesting museum on the village square. 3 euros to see the cloisters ok but audio visual not working and apparently only in Portuguese.

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Hans G

Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

1048442

Reviewed 6 August 2014

Trip to the North of Portugal.

Arrived in Salzedas the church who in reality is a “Monastery” of medieval origin containing church, sacristy, cloisters and parochial residence, worthwhile to see. It is already starting with the front door who is special, and when entering on the inside, you normally would expect...More

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trippyraff

Mitcham

3326

Reviewed 30 June 2014

Portugal at its best

A beautiful and old monastery church flanked by a refurbished hall where a small exhibition takes place. If you are interested in the life of Saint Bernard and the French Cistercian order this is for you. It might not be a must do but it...More

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