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Mosteiro de São Miguel de Refojos

The Benedictine monastery at the heart of Refojos and the history of the Terras de Basto.

Air view of the Monastery of São Miguel and the Republic Square in Refojos
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The Baroque church and the old monastic assembly organize the historic center of Refojos de Basto. The municipal history documents the existence of the monastery in the early 12th century, without establishing an exact date of foundation. The church, the sacristy and the roof of one of the rooms are classified as Public Interest Real Estate. The procedure relating to the set must be consulted at the source; it does not correspond to a UNESCO classification.

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Main source consulted in 03/11/2026. Schedules have their own revision when indicated.

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Main source consulted: 2026-11-03

Publication at that source: Unidentified. Registered documentary verification: 2026-11-03.

Method recorded in that review: Documental review of the archive collected in 03/11/2026; no new online consultation, contact with the entity or visit to the terrain.

Editorial review: 2026-11-05. The editorial review is neither a visit to the site nor a real-time update. Additional times and sources may have their own consultation dates, indicated in the form.

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