Ribbed Vaulting of the Cloister by Alla Gilbourd

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12-May-2026

Ribbed Vaulting of the Cloister

Founded in the 12th century, Alcobaça Monastery is a Gothic masterpiece featuring
a soaring nave, quiet cloisters, and an impressive 18th-century kitchen built to feed hundreds of monks.

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Zoltán Balogh		19-Sep-2026 15:32
I love the smart way you composed this nice picture. V

marie-jose wolff		19-Sep-2026 09:54
A lovely walkway beneath the monastery arches—an atmosphere of peace and quiet contemplation. V

Fong Lam		19-Sep-2026 04:58
The repeating ribbed vaults lead the eye through the Monastery’s peaceful cloister, while the solitary figure lends scale and atmosphere. This Gothic masterpiece remains both majestic and serene...V

laine		19-Sep-2026 04:25
The strength of those ceiling are amazing. A super photo. V

Denise J T Lee		18-Sep-2026 23:32
Very impressive image. ~VVVVV+++~

globalgadabout		18-Sep-2026 22:14
a superb shot...love the colours, bringing a strong sense of depth...the person adds a welcome heartbeat to the location..

joseantonio		18-Sep-2026 19:09
very nice perspective.V

Marcia Rules		18-Sep-2026 15:01
A sweeping, elegant view with scale to behold ~VVV~

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