Monastery of the Saviour of Paco de Sousa

Name: Monastery of the Saviour of Paco de Sousa
Address: Rua Padre Americo Penafiel, Paco de Sousa 4560-378 Portugal, Porto, Portugal
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Rua Padre Americo Penafiel, Paco de Sousa 4560-378 Portugal

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About

It is connected to the Ribadouros family, to which Egas Moniz - king D. Afonso Henriques' famous tutor - belonged. In 1106, Egas Moniz donates half his fortune to the Monastery on the condition that he will be buried there. His tomb chest is one of the most beautiful pieces in Portuguese Romanesque sculpture. It depicts scenes from the governor and schoolmaster's life, like the time when he offered himself as a vassal in Toledo, his death and his funeral ceremonies. This Monastery is part of the Route of the Romanesque.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes