Monastery of Alcobaça by Alla Gilbourd

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12-May-2026

Monastery of Alcobaça

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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marie-jose wolff		22-Sep-2026 10:24
The monastery and its monumental façade, set against a stormy sky, take on a dramatic, timeless atmosphere that reinforces their full spiritual power.

Apostolos Tikopoulos		21-Sep-2026 19:35
Excellent composition! V

globalgadabout		21-Sep-2026 18:50
a sense of calm reigns here beneath that wild sky.

Marcia Rules		21-Sep-2026 16:41
The roiling sky is the icing on the cake! vVV~

Dave Petersen Photography		21-Sep-2026 12:32
A wonderful capture that I feel is enhanced by the foreboding sky contrasting with the stark white exterior of this amazing monastery. Wonderful clarity and mood. VV

Dan Opdal		21-Sep-2026 08:02
Beautiful architecture and I really like the sky. Great Shot! V

Denise J T Lee		21-Sep-2026 00:27
Fascinating architecture under the turbulent sky really looks stunning. ~VVVVV+++~

laine		20-Sep-2026 22:40
Perfectly set against that great looking sky. V

Ronny		20-Sep-2026 21:05
Composo and colors at the top. Congratulations, VVV

joseantonio		20-Sep-2026 13:37
nice wide view of this impressive monastery.V

Jean-Claude Billonneau		20-Sep-2026 12:51
Belle vue sur ce monastère et ce ciel chargé dramatise la photo. V

Gerard KOEHL		20-Sep-2026 12:42
Ce monastère est spectaculaire avec ce ciel chargé. V

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