World Heritage of Humanity

Since 1989

Founded by Portugal's first King, D. Afonso Henriques, in 1153, through a donation to Bernard of Clairvaux (France), the Monastery of Alcobaça is one of the largest and best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in all of Europe, and was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1989.

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Mission

Within the framework of the global mission and strategy of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal, E.P.E., and as the managing entity of a Property inscribed on the World Heritage List, the Monastery of Alcobaça has the mission of preserving, transmitting and communicating the Outstanding Universal Value that this Property represents for Humanity, now and in the future.

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In addition to a selection of items related to the monument and the surrounding region, the Monastery of Alcobaça shop presents a highly varied set of publications on History and Heritage. These proposals are designed for different audiences, including children, and are ideal for gifting, learning more, or keeping as a memory of your visit.