UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1989
Monastery of Alcobaça
Overview
The Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça, north of Lisbon, was founded in the 12th century by King Alfonso I. Its size, the purity of its architectural style, the beauty of the materials and the care with which it was built make this a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.
About Monastery of Alcobaça
The Alcobaça Monastery or Alcobasa Monastery is a Catholic monastic complex located in the town of Alcobaça, Oeste region of Portugal, 120 km (75 mi) north of Lisbon and 110 km (68 mi) south of Coimbra.
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- Countries
- Portugal
- ISO Codes
- PT
- Coordinates
- 39.5500, -8.9767
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