Things to do in Amarante, Northern Portugal: The Best Historic Sites

Mancelos was a monastic institute of the Canon Regulars of Saint Augustine from the 12th century to 1540, when it was reformed and handed over to the Dominicans of the convent of Saint Gonzalo of Amarante. Considering the traces of its Romanesque structure, it is likely that its construction was concluded in the following century. Inside, highlight goes to the paintings, especially the one displayed in the chancel, which is possibly a depiction of the bishop friar Bartholomew of the Martyrs. This Monastery is part of the Route of the Romanesque.

A monastic complex located in a fertile valley and composed of a Church, a bell tower and traces of the primitive cloister and porch. The Church's façade is the only element that remains from the Romanesque construction. Composed of three archivolts, the main portal shows finely sculpted capitals, with animal and vegetal motifs. The Church's interior is sober and simple; there, the fresco depicting the scene of the Adoration of the Magi (or Epiphany), ascribed to the Bravães I workshop, is worthy of attentive examination. This Monastery is part of the Route of the Romanesque.

A monastic complex located in a fertile valley and composed of a Church, a bell tower and traces of the primitive cloister and porch. The Church's façade is the only element that remains from the Romanesque construction. Composed of three archivolts, the main portal shows finely sculpted capitals, with animal and vegetal motifs.