Convento de São Bernardo

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Convento de São Bernardo, Cistercian convent in Carregal, Portugal

The Convento de São Bernardo features architectural elements reflecting monastic simplicity, including cloisters with central fountains and stone corridors.

Founded for Cistercian nuns, the monastery played a central role in regional agricultural development while maintaining religious traditions throughout centuries.

The convent halls display numerous architectural features from different periods, incorporating traditional Portuguese construction methods and religious symbolism.

Visitors can explore specific sections of the monastery complex, including the cloisters and corridors, while following designated pathways.

The building maintains its original Cistercian architectural principles while integrating regional Portuguese construction techniques in its stone masonry and structural elements.

Location: Carregal

GPS coordinates: 40.91184,-7.58878

Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:56

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