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Founded in 1153, the abbey is closely linked to the arrival of the Cisterian order in Portugal in 1138 as well as the birth of the nation - according to Eyewitness Travel Guides

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  • Photos: 102
  • Views: 25,644
  • Downloads: 995

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  • Just wanted to let you know how much your photos have delighted me. I will never be able to travel to such terrificallly beautiful places so seeing them through your eyes has been a gift. Thank you so much. Please keep sending in your photos.

    said  of esanchez134 esanchez134 2006.09.22 at 05:56:13 PDT

  • I completely agree with you: this beautiful monument deserves a better entourement. I hope it is just a question of time, because I have been there a few months ago and they where yet restauration work. I could'n even photograph the front side of the church, it was covered yet. So, let's hope for those trees. If necessary, we call the 1000 monks :) Another thing: have you seen closely the stone work in the tumbs of Pedro e Inês? I am going to make an album with one or two photos of it, right now.

    said  of quartominguante quartominguante 2006.01.05 at 08:27:33 PST

  • I have a dear friend Francesco who retired to his birthplace of Alcobaca. Nov of 2004 myself and two other close friends visited Francesco in Alcobaca. Your photos capture the beauty of the region what you can't show is the beatuy its people. The hospitality of the people mathces the beauty of the area. I would go back at the drop of a hat and would recomend to everybody not to miss this special spot in Europe

    said  of TS08052 TS08052 2005.11.24 at 10:12:43 PST

  • Nice pictures

    said  of italystefano16 italystefano16 2005.10.24 at 17:06:23 PDT

  • Dear Antti, I must say "ditto" to everything below that has been said. How gracious of you to share all of this with us. I seldom download all the photos from an album but with this , I couldn't resist.Whether or not you're Catholic, you have captured the Holy and Divine in these photos. My favorite is the high altar at Easter time with the brilliance of the red carpeting in contrast to the walls and Crucifix behind. Thanks, again. Ron, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA

    said  of rdgiii rdgiii 2005.10.24 at 15:04:07 PDT

  • Hello Antti, What a wonderful album you have taken here, it is so beautiful, full of wonderful photos. I see that (xxvxx) has been into your site, the one below this G/B. It is Isabella, she is such a wonderful person, you would love her site as much as I do your's and her's. Please go in to her site and give her my regards. Best wishes. Ray and Eileen.

    said  of viking153 viking153 2005.10.18 at 11:07:54 PDT

  • What a Most Excellent and Beautiful Album! Such a Gift you have & a eye for bringing out to the fullest every bit of detail yet keeping your shots also heavenly & with a soft touch of the Holy in them! Just So Very Very Beautiful, Thank You, & God Bless, Isabella, [I got your site from {Viking153site. Ray & Eileen are on my favourites list as I love His Site so dearly..} I will be back to download many more on my next break. Awesome Work. Ciao.

    said  of xxvxx xxvxx 2004.09.04 at 08:28:26 PDT

  • Hi Antti!A really great album!I love your additions!Nice collection of interesting and wonderful photos!Absolutely beautiful pics!I am so really enjoying too visit your awesome album and your nice composition of photos!Thanks for sharing your awesome album!Ciao Antti!Best wishes!God Bless!Have a nice day!Friendly regards and Big Hug!:-))Caterina

    said  of ambra2000 ambra2000 2004.04.27 at 20:34:47 PDT

  • Hi Antti, your photo's are so beautiful, they seem to tell a story. A wonderful album, and a great pleasure to look at. Regards, Ray(UK)

    said  of viking153 viking153 2004.04.27 at 10:23:01 PDT

  • This is a most wonderful and detailed album of this beautiful church and monastary. I feel all the beauty nearly as much as if I were behind the camera with you. Thank you for this most delightful experience viewing your beautiful portrait ... Ray, California

    said  of mccoyray mccoyray 2004.02.08 at 15:35:06 PST

  • Your album made me feel as if I were walking and talking with you. Wonderful "feel" to the photos.. thanks so much for sharing. Barb from Ohio, USA

    said  of barbbarcikkeith barbbarcikkeith 2004.02.08 at 06:18:29 PST

  • Many years ago I visited Alcobaca, and I found the monastery and the church the most wonderful gothic buildings in all of Europe (and I have seen a few); your pictures wonderfully bring back these memories. Thanks! Sante Brun, The Netherlands

    said  of sante1 sante1 2004.01.02 at 04:10:55 PST

  • Thank you so much for stopping by and viewing my albums again. This is a great collection, as always! Happy Holiday's!

    said  of blazeofglory02 blazeofglory02 2003.12.20 at 08:00:10 PST

  • Antti, I am truly honored to be the first to sign your guestbook...this album is supurb...the monastery is just beautiful...as are your pictures !! Your shots are incredible, you have made me feel like I was standing next to you...thank you for sharing the beauty of Portugal with us all...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours...Darlene

    said  of briansbabe briansbabe 2003.12.19 at 22:11:02 PST

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