Monastery in Alcobaça Portugal 1960s Continental Postcard

Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.

This vintage postcard features a stunning photochrome image of the Alcobaça Monastery (Mosteiro de Alcobaça) façade, one of Portugal's most iconic Gothic landmarks. The detailed lithograph printing captures the intricate architectural features and statues of this historic 12th-century monastery, set against a bright blue sky and vibrant garden in the foreground. Produced in the 1960s, this 6 x 4 inch continental-sized postcard was published by Lifer-Porto and printed by FISA, noted for their quality photographic postcards. This licensed reprint showcases the rich cultural heritage of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of European historical architecture and vintage travel memorabilia.The back of the postcard is marked "Bilhete Postal" and includes multilingual descriptions emphasizing its role as a friendship postcard. Its crisp lithograph technique and chrome finish highlight the postcard's mid-20th-century production era, reflecting both artistic and historical value for collectors and admirers of Portuguese landmarks.

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