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Church of Saint Mary of Alcobaça
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August 21, 2025
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Consecrated in 1252, the church is an outstanding example of Portuguese Gothic architecture. Construction probably began in 1178, but the exact date of completion is unknown. The church is shaped …
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In the eastern aisle of the church, in an adjoining room, eight additional sarcophagi are located, in which Beatriz, the wife of Afonso III, and three of her children were …
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The medieval sacristy, measuring just over 100 m² and located at the end of the northern side of the transept, was replaced during the reign of King Manuel I (1495–1521) …
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