Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães

The Monastery of St Martin of Tibães is a monastery in the parish of near in northern . It was the mother house of the Benedictine order in Portugal and , and it is known for its church's exuberant Rococo interior.
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  • Type: Monastery
  • Description: church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
  • Also known as: Monastery of Sao Martinho de Tibaes” and “Tibães Monastery

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cruzeiro de Tibães and Fonte do bicho.

Wayside cross
is a wayside cross, which is situated 210 metres north of Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães.

Fountain
is a fountain, which is situated 570 metres northwest of Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães.

Church
is a church, which is situated 1 km southwest of Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mire de Tibães and Padim da Graça.

Village
is a parish, located in the municipality of . The population in 2011 was 2,437, in an area of 4.36 km². In Tibães is located the famous Monastery of Tibães, founded in the 6th century and now owned by the government.

Village
is a parish, located in the municipality of . The population in 2011 was 1,521, in an area of 3.39 km².

Village
Photo: Joseolgon, CC0.
is a village.

Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães

Latitude
41.55592° or 41° 33′ 21″ north
Longitude
-8.47921° or 8° 28′ 45″ west
Elevation
112 metres (367 feet)
Open location code
8CHHHG4C+98
Geo­Names ID
11887659
Wiki­data ID
Q3267185
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães” goes by many names.

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