Mosteiro de Alcobaça Audio Guide
Explore Mosteiro de Alcobaça with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A medieval Roman Catholic monastery founded by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques, in 1153. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its early Gothic architecture and the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro.
What you will hear
The Grand Facade and Entrance
Establishing the arrival at the monastery with a wide view of the facade, the verified POI entry portal, and the main doors.
The Church Entrance Doors
Crossing this threshold takes you from the bustling public square into the first fully Gothic building ever constructed in Portugal.
The Gothic Nave
Illustrating the Cistercian philosophy of austerity through the stark, light-filled architecture of the nave.
The Rose Window and Vaults
High above the floor, the stark stone vaults and simple rose window demonstrate the Cistercian philosophy of spiritual austerity.
The Tomb of Inês de Castro
Focusing on the tragic 'Queen after Death' and her magnificent Gothic tomb, a verified POI.
Reliefs of the Last Judgment
The intricate stone carvings on the sides of the tomb tell a vivid story of the afterlife, surviving even the violence of war.
The Supporting Angels
Six kneeling figures support the effigy of Inês de Castro, their wings and robes carved with remarkable delicacy.
The Tomb of King Pedro I
The counterpart to Inês's tomb, where the King lies facing his lover to rise and see her first on Judgment Day.
Tomb of King Pedro I
Commissioned by the King himself, this elaborate monument stands directly across from the tomb of his beloved Inês.
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