Santo Tirso is a city in northern Portugal.A few days ago when I received a card from there sent by Óscar, I thought I didn't have any cards from this city but I was wrong. In 2018 Inês had already sent me a card, also with the monastery.
Foto: Luís Ferreira Alves 
Santo Tirso Monastery, also known as Saint Benedict Monastery, is located on the left bank of the Ave river, in the lower part of the city of Santo Tirso. It was founded by Dª Unisco Godiniz and her husband Abunazar Lovesendes in 978.
In the 15th century, a monastic church was built on behalf of Martim Gil, Count of Barcelos. There are only some archaeological remains of this church. The present main church was built in 1659-79.
In the 15th century, a monastic church was built on behalf of Martim Gil, Count of Barcelos. There are only some archaeological remains of this church. The present main church was built in 1659-79.
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After secularization, the monastery was divided; one part was for private
individuals, the other for public offices (Town Hall - in the old
convent inns, the Court and Administration of the county) and an
Agricultural Asylum, and one last part for parish residence.
The monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
The monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
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