30 Mar 2015

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Flor da Rosa

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The headquarters of The Order of Malta was established in Crato in the 14C and in the 15C D. Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira (1360-1431), the Prior, established a monastery/castle in nearby Flor da Rosa. The buildings have now been restored and extended to create a Pousada – it was a privilege to stay in this magical place.

The Tower and Church of the original buildings at Flor da Rosa
The Tower and Church of the original buildings at Flor da Rosa
The rear of the buildings, with the Church and the old living quarters
The rear of the buildings, with the Church and the old living quarters
Pousada surrounded by pine forests
Pousada surrounded by pine forests
An old gateway into the Monastery
The Pousada of Flor da Rosa from a distance
The Pousada in the evening
The Cloisters, Flor da Rosa
The Cloisters, Flor da Rosa
The Cloisters, Flor da Rosa
An old stairway alongside the cloisters, Flor da Rosa
An old stairway alongside the cloisters, Flor da Rosa
Outside stair
Outside stairs
A lounge in the Tower
A welcome fire in the lounge, scenting the building
Oil press

The tomb of the founder in the Chapel.

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