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| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Lisbon was once a major maritime power until the earthquake of 1755. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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The Baixa district is the site of the original Phonoecian settlement (which dates from 1000 BCE). |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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The Greeks replaced the Cartheginians and the Romans were here between 205 BCE and the 5th century. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Lisbon is a hilly and picturesque city. Germanic tribes settled here until 714 when the Moors arrived |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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The Moors ruled the city between 714 and 1147. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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The city was captured by Christian Portuguese with Anglo-Norman help in 1147. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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In 1260 Alfonso III moved his capital to Lisbon. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Residential street. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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House door with blue tile. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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The trams of the city are iconic. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Local shop. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Graffiti. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Schoolboy waiting for the funicular. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Funicular tunnel. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Baixa is the historical centre. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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British bar. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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The Elevador de Santa Justa is vertical and rises 32m. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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The ruined Convent of Carmo testifies to the power of the 1755 earthquake. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Lisbon was occupied by France under Napoleon in 1807. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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View to the river. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Hilly street. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
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Rossio is a large plaza in the centre of the city. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
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The National Theatre of Dona Maria II dominates the Northern end of the square. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
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Palacio dos Condes de Almada was a haunt of Independence leaders in 1640 against the Spanish occupation. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
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Statue of Dom Pedro IV. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Rossio station has a unique exterior. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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The platforms in the station contain tiles showing aspects of Portuguese life. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Station tile showing cafe culture. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Station tile showing wines. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Fish. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Tile showing food and drink. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Wines of Porto. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Gifts. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Metalwork. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Rossio |
Metro |
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Resins. |
1999 |
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Lisbon |
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Wide street in the centre. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Elevador da Gloria is a funicular rising to one of the hills of the city. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Elevador da Bica |
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Funicular on the Elevador da Bica. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Elevador da Bica |
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Funicular driver. The elavadors are national monuments. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Elevador da Bica |
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The Elevador da Bica rails. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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The port. Portugal ruled a vast empire from Brazil to Macao between the 15th and 18th centuries. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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25th April Bridge over the Tagus River. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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View of the city from the port. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Praca do Comercio |
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Praca do Comercio is an 18th century square in the centre. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Praca do Comercio |
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The three sided square was once the site of the Royal Palace (destroyed by the 1755 earthquake). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Praca do Comercio |
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Sea based insignia. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Praca do Comercio |
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The 18th century ministries. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Praca do Comercio |
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The Arch of Victory. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Shop selling souveneers. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Port for sale. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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View of Alfama, the Moorish influenced part of the old city. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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The Alfama district is topped by a castle. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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The narrow, cobbled and hilly streets of Alfama. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Many houses are decorated with tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The Se Cathedral dates from 1150 shortly after the Christians displaced the Moors. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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A tram passes the Se Cathedral (built 1150). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The entrance is through a large doorway. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The interior. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The organ. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Cloister. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The 14th century Gothic section. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The Gothic cloister. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The cathedral contains several beautiful statues. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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There are several sarcophagi. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Gothic tomb of knight Lopo Fernandes Pacheco. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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View from the cathedral. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The cloister. Each oculum has a different pattern. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Carved oculum. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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An archeological dig has revealed the original church. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The Romanesque ruins. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Inlay work. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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The cloister is full of stone carvings. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Carved cloister column. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Carved relief with lions. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Stone carvings on a column base. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Se Cathedral |
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Stone relief. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Trams ply the narrow streets. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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The hills of the old city. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Spectacular tiled house. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Cobbled street. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Typical tilework. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Steps and narrow streets. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Tiled houses. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Multiple tile painting. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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St Vincent. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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The Church of St Anthony (1812). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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The church is believed to be the site of St Anthony's birth in 1195. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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Blue tiles showing the life of the saint. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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Clay models of the saint. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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Chinese vase. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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Painted tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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Islamic style religious cloth with Christian symbolism. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of St Anthony |
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Metal statue of Fernando de Bulhoes (St Anthony). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Narrow alleyway. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Colourful tram. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Many houses have tiled exteriors. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Tiled and balconied window. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Alfama is on many levels. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Rural scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Typical tile. |
1999 |
were added from 1 January 2023.