Monastery Santa Maria

Portuguese Gothic monastery.

Overview

Monastery Santa Maria, using stone, built 1153 in Portugal.

Core Characteristics

• Austere, pointed arches.
• Spiritual, compact design.
• Gothic aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 12th century.
• Religious: Monastery.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, Cistercian masterpiece.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Arch (element), Gothic (movement)