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Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião

Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião

The Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião was one of my favourite places to explore alongside the Rota do Romanico in Portugal. Located on a scenic hill overlooking the Douro River valley, it’s a place witnessing centuries of history. The monastery is no longer inhabited by monks. However, today, it’s home to a lovely museum and visitors centre worth exploring.

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Travelling Alongside the Rota do Romanico in Portugal

Travelling along the Rota do Romanico in Portugal

Last week, I travelled back in time alongside the Romanesque route (Rota do Romanico) in northern Portugal. It’s a cultural route that takes you on an astonishing journey back to the Middle Ages and the time when the first pan-European style, the Romanesque, appeared. The route covers an area of 2000 square kilometres and consists of 58 sites, including monasteries, churches, castles, bridges, and other beautiful monuments.

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