Real Abadia de Santa Maria de Alcobaça

The Cistercian abbey of Alçobaça - once one of the most prosperous and influential religious houses in Portugal - is now one of its outstanding architectural monuments. The abbey layout is modeled on that of the mother house at Cluny. In addition to the mighty church and the usual offices it contains five cloisters, seven dorters (dormitories), accommodation for guests, a library and a huge kitchen. Some parts of the building are occupied by government offices and a school, and hence not open to the public. Hours April 1 to September 30 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Sun Open 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 Closed 19:00 19:00 19:00 19:00 19:00 19:00 19:00 October 1 to March 31 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Sun Open 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 Closed 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 Always closed on: Easter - Christian May Day / Labor Day (May 1) Christmas - Christian (December 25)