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Highlights
- Explore the Alcobaça Monastery from the 12th century using an entry ticket or a Lisbon Card. Marvel at its Gothic architecture designed by Cistercian monks.
- Visit King Pedro I and Inês de Castro's tombs, celebrated as masterpieces of Gothic sculpture within the monastery grounds.
- Discover various parts of the monastery including the church, King’s Hall, Cloister of King Dinis or Cloister of Silence, Refectory, Kitchen Monk’s Hall among others.
- Enhance your visit by opting for a Lisbon Card which grants access to over 39 attractions across durations of 24, 48, or 72 hours.
Your Experience
Explore Portugal's historic Alcobaça Monastery, a pioneering Portuguese Gothic structure from 1778 that played a pivotal role in establishing the Portuguese Kingdom. This architectural masterpiece is essential to any visit to Portugal as it showcases Europe’s finest Cistercian architecture.
The first Gothic structure in Portugal
Constructed by monks of the Order of Cistercians, Alcobaça Monastery stands out as a significant 12th-century landmark. No journey through Portugal is complete without witnessing this exemplary piece of Cistercian design.
Discover how the monks lived
The Cloister of King Dinis or Cloister of Silence opens up to several key areas within the monastery, including the refectory, primitive kitchen, monks' hall, chapter house, church, and dormitory. Visitors are captivated by the Church of Saint Mary of Alcobaça, a prime example of Gothic Portuguese architecture. The King’s Hall impresses with its 18th-century tile panels illustrating monastic history.
Be awed by the medieval artwork
The monastery houses remarkable medieval statues and tombs, including those of D. Pedro I and Inês de Castro, along with statues of São Bento and São Bernardo.
Lisbon Card
Purchase the Lisbon Card to explore over 39 attractions effortlessly while enjoying unlimited city transport access. Choose from a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour validity period for your card. Key sites accessible with this card include Jerónimos Monastery, the National Costume Museum, Belém Tower, and the National Museum of the Azulejo.
Click here for a list of attractions and public transport options.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Alcobaça Monastery
- Entry with Lisbon Card ticketLisbon
- 24/48/72-hour card
- Free color handy guide and app (no physical guide available, download to be done by QR Code)
- Interactive map
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- Hotel transfers are not included.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Pets are not permitted inside Alcobaça Monastery.
- The monastery is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- Groups can spend a maximum of one hour during their visit to ensure everyone has enough time to explore the site.
- Note that the upper floor of the cloister is closed for security reasons, so plan your exploration accordingly.
Ticket Delivery
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Ticket redemption point
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Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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