Portugal, Alcobaca Monastery

The Alcobasa Monastery in Portugal, founded in 1153 by King Alfonso Enriquez, is a significant Gothic architectural site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a Cistercian order foundation, built to consolidate the new kingdom and promote colonization. The monastery features a Latin cross church, royal tombs, and a neo-Gothic pantheon. Its architecture is marked by simplicity, vertical emphasis, and Gothic elements. The monastery also includes a cloister, dormitory, and kitchen, reflecting monastic life.

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