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The Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most breathtaking masterpieces of Cistercian architecture in Europe. Founded in 1153 by Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, this monumental complex symbolizes the birth of the Portuguese nation and the spiritual purity of the Order of Cistercians. Its austere, golden-stone naves house the deeply moving mausoleum of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro, tragic lovers whose legendary romance defied death itself. Entering its historic gates means stepping into a serene sanctuary of silence, light, and supreme medieval craftsmanship.
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