Founded in 1153 by King Afonso Henriques, the Alcobaça Monastery (Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça) is one of the earliest and most iconic examples of Gothic-Cistercian architecture in Portugal. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989, it stands as a masterpiece of medieval design, embodying simplicity, grandeur, and a significant cultural legacy. Its church, cloisters, and Royal Pantheon – including the tombs of Pedro & Inês – make it a site of history, art, and devotion. Wikipedia+2Museus e Monumentos+2
Location & Contacts
Address: Praça 25 de Abril, 2460-018 Alcobaça, Portugal
Phone: +351 262 505 120
Email: geral.malcobaca@museusemonumentos.pt
Website: www.mosteiroalcobaca.gov.pt
