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Monastery · Braga, Braga
Mosteiro de Tibães
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About Mosteiro de Tibães
From there came guidance for Benedictine monasteries on both sides of the Atlantic.
The church, rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, features gilded altarpieces and pulpits regarded as examples of Portuguese Baroque and Rococo, with work by André Soares.
After the dissolution of the religious orders in 1834, the monastery was sold and fell into ruin. The state began restoring it from 1986, and today it is a monument open to visitors.
The monastery grounds include gardens, a kitchen garden, a pond, woodland and an escadório with fountains that climbs the hillside.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
An hour and a half to two hours.
Best time
In spring and autumn, for the cerca. The monastery is closed on some days of the week: check before you go.
How to get there
It is in Mire de Tibães, about 6 km from Braga city centre. Go by car, taxi or bus.
Tip
Allow time for the cerca and the escadório.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mosteiro de Tibães
What to see in the monastery?
The church with gilded woodwork, the cloisters, and the cerca with gardens and the escadório.
How far is it from Braga?
About 6 km.