Mosteiro facts for kids

Mosteiro, which means monastery in Portuguese, is a name you'll find for several places in Portugal. A monastery is a special place where monks or nuns live and practice their religion. Because of this, many towns and villages in Portugal are named Mosteiro or Mosteiró, often because they once had a monastery or were near one.

Places Named Mosteiro in Portugal

Mosteiro is a name you'll find for several places in Portugal. Here are some of them:

• Mosteiro (Lajes das Flores): This is a small area called a 'civil parish' on Lajes das Flores, one of the beautiful islands in the Azores.
• Mosteiró (Santa Maria da Feira): Another civil parish, this one is located in the larger area known as Santa Maria da Feira.
• Mosteiro (Oleiros): This is a civil parish in the municipality of Oleiros.
• Mosteiro (Torre de Dona Chama): This is a village found within the parish of Torre de Dona Chama.
• Mosteiro (Vieira do Minho): This is a parish in the municipality of Vieira do Minho.
• Mosteiró (Vila do Conde): This is a parish located in the municipality of Vila do Conde.

See also

In Spanish: Mosteiro para niños

• Mosteiros (disambiguation)