Monasteries in Spain and Portugal
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Monasteries in Spain and Portugal
So, starting to narrow sites down. I certainly don't want to or need to see evey monastery, abbey, convent etc. so want to pick the best. It seems like thus far I have had recommendations for Balem's Jeronimus, El Escorial in Madrid and fewer recommendations for Montserral outside of Barcelona. A couple of others have come up in my reading and I'd appreciate any thoughts on them. Tomar - Convent of Christ, Batalha- Santa Maria da Vitoria, Alcobaca- Mosteriro de Alcobaca or Convento dos Capuchos-8 miles SE of Sintra. Again I will not do all I only want to get feedback on the best to visit; then I am able to make an educated decision. Thank you,
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Montserrat would surely be on my list to see!
Here's a link to sacred destinations by country.
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/
Here's a link to sacred destinations by country.
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/
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Tomar would be at the top of my list.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mksfca/...7623788386374/
and if you are driving and happen to be near Jaca, I would go see San Juan de la Peña.
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and if you are driving and happen to be near Jaca, I would go see San Juan de la Peña.
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Haven't been to the others listed, but will very enthusiastically second the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial. First-rate artwork and splendid basilica, library, and burial crypt. A must-see as far as I'm concerned.