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Mosteiro de Alcobaça

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| Mosteiro de Alcobaça |
The Monastery of Alcobaça (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça) is a mediaeval 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.
The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal, and, together with the Monastery of Santa Cruz
in Coimbra, it was one of the most important of the mediaeval monasteries in Portugal. Due to its artistic and historical
importance, it was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1989.
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