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Monastery of Saint Benedict, Santo Tirso

Monastery of Saint Benedict, Santo Tirso

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Monastery of Saint Benedict, Santo Tirso

Name: Monastery of Saint Benedict, Santo Tirso
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Location: Santo Tirso, Porto, Portugal

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1. Santo Tirso, passing by the Fervença Falls — circular route

16.3km

01:05

230m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Monte de São Miguel-o-Anjo loop from Combatentes

63.0km

04:11

960m

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3. Bike loop from Mouquim

46.2km

03:20

900m

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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷

2 days ago

The Monastery of São Bento, also known as the Monastery of Santo Tirso, is located on the left bank of the Ave River, in the city of Santo Tirso, Portugal. Founded in 978, it belonged to the Benedictine Order and was one of the most powerful monasteries in Portugal. Currently, it is classified as a National Monument.

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Opening Hours and Visits
The monastery is open for visits, but guided tours of the cloisters and other areas (besides the church) generally require prior booking by telephone with the Santo Tirso City Hall office.

General Hours (Church):
Daily (Monday to Sunday): 08:00–12:00 and 15:00–19:00.

Accessibility: The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.

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Highlights and Architecture
Main Church: Built between 1659 and 1679, the monastery church is an imposing example of local religious architecture.
Cloisters: The monastery has serene cloisters, one of which still displays a Gothic sculpture of the Virgin and Child in one of the corners.
Cloister Fountain: In the center of the cloister stands a slender granite fountain with a polylobed basin, dating from 1649.
Style: Over the centuries, the monastery has been rebuilt, combining Baroque and Neoclassical elements.

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Location: Santo Tirso, Porto, Portugal

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Monastery of Saint Benedict, Santo Tirso

1. Santo Tirso, passing by the Fervença Falls — circular route

2. Monte de São Miguel-o-Anjo loop from Combatentes

3. Bike loop from Mouquim

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