The monastery of Santa Maria de Pitões das Júnias has roots that are believed to date back to a period before the founding of the Kingdom of Portugal, in the 9th century, during the Christian Reconquest. However, it is certain that it was founded in the mid-12th century, initially under the Benedictine Order, later adhering to the Cistercian reform.

Notable remains of its original design still remain, such as the simple side portico of the church and the discreet arcades of the cloister, now in ruins.

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Hidden in the heights of Pitões das Júnias, the ancient monastery of Santa Maria carries centuries of history in the stones that support it. It is believed that its origins date back to the 9th century, in the middle of the Reconquista era, before Portugal was born as a kingdom. Officially, however, it was founded in the 12th century under the auspices of the Benedictines, and later embraced the austerity of the Cistercian reform.

Today, among the silent ruins, the modest side portico of the church and the delicate arcades of the cloister remain.

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1. Parking lot – View of Pitões Waterfall loop from Pitões das Junias

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2. Pitões das Júnias Waterfall – View of Pitões Waterfall loop from Pitões das Junias

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3. View of Pitões Waterfall – Pitões das Júnias Waterfall loop from Pitões das Junias

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Monastery of Saint Mary of Pitões das Júnias

1. Parking lot – View of Pitões Waterfall loop from Pitões das Junias

2. Pitões das Júnias Waterfall – View of Pitões Waterfall loop from Pitões das Junias

3. View of Pitões Waterfall – Pitões das Júnias Waterfall loop from Pitões das Junias

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