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Monastery of Alcobaça

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Façade of the Monastery of Alcobaça. The portal and rose window of the church are original gothic (early 13th century), while the towers are baroque (18th century).

The Alcobaça Monastery (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça) is a Mediaeval Roman Catholic Monastery located in the town of Alcobaça, in central Portugal. It was founded by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, in 1153, and maintained a close association with the Kings of Portugal throughout its history.

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