Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaca September 24, 2018 orr219Gothic 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