Portugal Medieval Built: c. 12th century AD UNESCO

Monastery of Alcobaca

Monastery of Alcobaca is a historically significant site in Portugal associated with the medieval period. It preserves architectural, religious, or urban evidence that helps document long-term regional history.

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Monastery of Alcobaca

Portugal

Longitude: -8.98

Latitude: 39.55

Historical Significance

The site contributes to comparative study of state power, belief systems, craftsmanship, and settlement patterns. It is included to improve geographic and chronological coverage across the historical sites catalog.

Facts

Fact 1

Historical Dating

Monastery of Alcobaca is commonly dated to c. 12th century AD.

Fact 2

Geographic Position

The site is mapped at approximately longitude -8.9800 and latitude 39.5500.

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