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. The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings and one of the most important medieval monasteries in Portugal.
Unesco: Monastery of Alcobaça
RR: 10x10 RR - Unesco
Date: Nov 25
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