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Portugal, Estremadura, Alcobaca, Facade of Santa Maria de Alcobaca Monastery at dusk (UNESCO World Heritage)

Byland Abbey, Yorkshire, England, was founded as a Savigniac abbey in 1135. It became a Cisterian abbey in 1147. Date: founded 1135

The ruins of Tintern Abbey, a Cisterian abbey, founded in 1131 by Walter de Clare. The surviving ruins span 400 years of architecture. Date: founded 1131

RETREAT OF EDWARD II TO NEATH ABBEY, a Cistercian monastery, located near the present-day town of Neath in South Wales, UK. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

RETREAT OF EDWARD II TO NEATH ABBEY, a Cistercian monastery, located near the present-day town of Neath in South Wales, UK. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Sawley Abbey Stonework
Carved stonework detail in the gateway of Sawley Abbey, Lancashire, England. It was an abbey of Cisterian monks from 1147 until its dissolution in 1537. Date: founded 1147

Byland Abbey, Yorkshire, England, was founded as a Savigniac abbey in 1135. It became a Cisterian abbey in 1147. Date: founded 1135

Cleeve Abbey Gatehouse
This splendid gatehouse is all that remains of Cleeve Abbey, a Cisterian Abbey, at Washford, Somerset, England. Date: founded 1198

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Discover the timeless beauty of Cisterian architecture and spirituality in Portugal and England. In the picturesque region of Estremadura, Portugal, lies the magnificent Santa Maria de Alcobaca Monastery. As dusk settles, its facade glows with an ethereal light, showcasing the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Step inside to be transported back in time to when Cardinals sought solace within its walls. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Yorkshire, England at Byland Abbey. Founded as a Savigniac abbey in 1135, it stands as a testament to Cisterian influence on medieval architecture. The ruins of Tintern Abbey also bear witness to their legacy; founded by Walter de Clare in 1131, they evoke a sense of awe and wonder. In Neath Abbey near present-day Wales, history whispers through every stone. This Cistercian monastery served as a retreat for Edward II during tumultuous times. Imagine his footsteps echoing through the halls as you explore this serene sanctuary. The craftsmanship displayed at Sawley Abbey is another example of the meticulous stonework that defined Cisterian abbeys throughout history. Marvel at their precision and dedication to creating spaces that inspire tranquility. From Portugal's Santa Maria de Alcobaca Monastery to England's Byland Abbey and beyond, immerse yourself in the rich heritage left behind by these remarkable monastic communities.