Torre do Tombo National Archive
| Torre do Tombo National Archive | |
|---|---|
View of the building of the Torre do Tombo from the alameda of the University of Lisbon | |
Interactive map of Torre do Tombo National Archive | |
| 38°45′16.6″N 9°9′23.4″W / 38.754611°N 9.156500°W | |
| Alternative name | Torre do Tombo |
| Location | Alameda da Universidade, 1649-010 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Type | National archive |
| Established | 1378 |
| Affiliation | Directorate-General of the Book, Archives and Libraries |
| Title of director | Director of Services |
| Director | Paulo Batista |
| Collection size | 140 kilometres (87 mi) of physical records |
| Period covered | 9th century - present |
| Building information | |
| Building | Building of the Torre do Tombo National Archive |
| Architect | Arsénio Cordeiro |
| Construction date | 1985 |
| Heritage status | Monument of public interest |
| Website | Arquivo Nacional Torre do Tombo |
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.