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 / 38.754611; -9.156500
Alternative nameTorre do Tombo
LocationAlameda da Universidade, 1649-010 Lisbon, Portugal
TypeNational archive
Established1378 (1378)
AffiliationDirectorate-General of the Book, Archives and Libraries
Title of directorDirector of Services
DirectorPaulo Batista
Collection size140 kilometres (87 mi) of physical records
Period covered9th century - present
Building information
BuildingBuilding of the Torre do Tombo National Archive
ArchitectArsénio Cordeiro
Construction date1985
Heritage statusMonument of public interest
WebsiteArquivo 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.