Torre do Tombo National Archive

National Archive of Torre do Tombo
Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo
The front facade of the large national archive building in center-north 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 National Archive of Torre do Tombo (Portuguese: Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo, [ɐɾˈkivu nɐsjuˈnal ˈtoʁɨ ðu ˈtõbu]) is the Portuguese national archive located in the civil parish of Alvalade, in the municipality of central-northern Lisbon. Established in 1378, it was renamed the Instituto dos Arquivos Nacionais (lit.'Institute of the National Archives') in 2009.


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