Portugal 2006 5 euro Monastery of Alcobaca
Monastery of Alcobaca
Dating back to 1178, when
the new abbey was built linked to the Cistercian community already living
there, the monastery of Alcobaça is unique in the Portuguese political history
and architecture. The monastery played an important role in the settlement of
the national territory, in step with the nation's conquering move southwards
and to a great extent it was through the monastery's influence that the Gothic
style established in Portuguese soil a new language of religious architecture.
In addition to the harmony of the whole construction, which gives the site its
unique beauty, making us almost forget that centuries and several stages passed
before the building attained the present form, the monastery contains true
master pieces, such as the tombs of king Peter I and Inês de Castro that
conclude one of the most vibrant love stories of mankind. Recognizing the
place's unmatched beauty and meaning, UNESCO classified the monastery of
Alcobaça as World Heritage in 1989.
Denomination - 5 euro
Weight - 14.00 g.
Quality - Proof (mirror surface, matte relief)
in the original box with a certificate of authenticity and a capsule
Diameter - 30.00 mm.
Composition - Silver '925
Mintage - 6'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Portugal
Year of release - 2006
