Torre do Tombo National Archive

Torre do Tombo
National Archive
Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo
View of the Torre do Tombo from the alameda of the University of Lisbon
Torre do Tombo National Archive is located in Lisbon
Torre do Tombo National Archive
Location of the National Archive within the municipality of Lisbon
General information
TypeNational Archive
Architectural styleModern
LocationAlvalade
Town or cityLisbon
CountryPortugal
Coordinates38°45′16.6″N 9°9′23.4″W / 38.754611°N 9.156500°W / 38.754611; -9.156500
Opened1378
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Technical details
MaterialLimestone
Design and construction
Architect(s)Ateliers Associados
Website
antt.dglab.gov.pt

The Torre do Tombo National Archive (Portuguese: Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo), commonly known simply as the Torre do Tombo ([ˈtoʁɨ ðu ˈtõbu]; literally "Tower of the Tome") is the national archive of Portugal, located in Lisbon. Established in 1378, it is one of the oldest archival institutions in the world.


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