Alcobaça Monastery is an imposing and grandiose complex of monasteries. Alcobaça Monastery has been attracting visitors from near and far for almost 800 years. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most iconic buildings in Portugal. It is one of the finest examples of early Gothic architecture in Portugal . The mighty church was commissioned by King Afonso Henriques in 1153 to demonstrate the power of the new ruling dynasty after the Christian Crusades drove the Moors from central Portugal. Be sure to visit the entire impressive collection of medieval buildings, such as the Refectory, the Dormitory and the Chapter Hall, as well as the Cloister of D. Dinis, the surprising Kitchen and the Hall of the Kings. (Alcobaça, Portugal)
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