Monastery of Sao Joao de Tarouca

Lovely Little Church

A lovely little church built by the Cistercians in about 1200AD in a very simple style, but much remodelled and adorned later as the Cistercians abandoned their ideals of poverty and simplicity.

Lovely Little Church

A lovely little church built by the Cistercians in about 1200AD in a very simple style, but much remodelled and adorned later as the Cistercians abandoned their ideals of poverty and simplicity.

Lots to explore - Worth a stop off

We stopped off to see the old Monastery but not very prepared. We could see the ruins and archeological site next to the cathedral, but not sure if it was actually open or how to get in. We then wal...

Lots to explore - Worth a stop off

We stopped off to see the old Monastery but not very prepared. We could see the ruins and archeological site next to the cathedral, but not sure if it was actually open or how to get in. We then wal...

Excellent! Church & Museum!

It was such a great experience! We first visited the church, it was immaculate! Later the ruins outside, incredible! And the museum is fantastically done! Our guide was so friendly and nice! Explaini...