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 | |
Location of the National Archive within the municipality of Lisbon | |
| General information | |
| Type | National Archive |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Alvalade |
| Town or city | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°45′16.6″N 9°9′23.4″W / 38.754611°N 9.156500°W |
| Opened | 1378 |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ateliers Associados |
| Website | |
| antt | |
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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.