Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca


Late 13th century
Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca
Alcobaca Portugal

An example of a gothic style arch.

Commissioned by Afonso Henriques (Afonso I of Portugal); Gothic cloisters designed by Domingo Domingues and Master Diogo.. Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca. Monastery founded in 1153; Church completed in 1252; Gothic cloisters built in the late 13th century.. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ASITESPHOTOIG_10312721039 

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