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Year
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| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Shoes. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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The Church of Santa Luzia is famous for its external blue tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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Azulejos (blue tiles) showing the capture of Lisbon from the Moors (by Portuguese and Anglo-Normans in 1147). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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Detail of the battle between Christians and Moors. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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Small tile painting. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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The longest azulos scene shows the declaration of peace. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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Detail of the declaration of peace. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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View from the mirador outside the church. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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View of the river. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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View of Alfama. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Church of Santa Luzia |
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Sail ship. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Tram passing through the narrow streets. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Four storey tiled building. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Shopkeeper. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Narrow cobbled street. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Narrow house. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Typical tile. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Tram in a narrow street. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Tiles showing a monkey. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Painted river scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Shop with tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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View of Alfama. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Tram. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Building with a row of tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Flight of steps. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Road narrowing. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Single house. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Slightly hilly street. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Steps with a tree. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
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Curved street. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Doors at different levels. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
|
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Water fountain. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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The Castle of St George is on the highest point of Alfama and was built by the Visigoths in the 5th century. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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The castle has been Moorish (9th century), Christian (12th century) and a royal residence between 14th and 16th centuries. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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Battlements. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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Cannon. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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The castle walls. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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View over the city from the castle. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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Earthquake damage. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Alfama |
Castle of St George |
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The view towards Praca do Comercio and the river. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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|
Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The Church of Sao Vincent de Fora dates from 1627. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The building is on a hilltop. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The church has two courtyards decorated with painted tiles (azulejos). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Every alcove has a complex painting on azulejos. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Azulejos (painted tiles) are a specialty of Portugal. The cloister has many fine samples showing life in the country. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Hunting scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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River scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Three men in the park. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Two men. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Azulejos showing scenes of Portuguese life. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Riverside views. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Shooting birds. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Boating. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Two men chatting. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Tles (azulejos) from 1627 depicting life in the country. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Fishermen. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Fisherman by a bridge. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Rural scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Docks. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Horse carriage. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Leisure activities. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Rural scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Ships are an important part of Portugal's history. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Stone bridge. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Hunting scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Roman scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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All the staircases are lined with painted tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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One of La Fontains 240 fables. The Bear and the Man who Liked Gardens. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The Donkey and the Dog (La Fontain). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The Hawk and the Cockerel (La Fontain). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The Astrologer Who Fell in a Well (another of La Fontain's fables from the 17th century). |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Orange tiles with a knight. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Coat of arms. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Woman carrying goods to market. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Farming scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The mausoleum contains the tombs of the Braganza family. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The tomb of Dom Carlos, who was assassinated in 1908 and led to the creation of the Republic. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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Tiles on the exterior. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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View from the roof. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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View of the old city. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Church of Sao Vicente de Fora |
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The river. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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The Museum of Azulejos has a large collection of blue painted tiles. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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The Nativity made from painted tiles in the Museum of Azulejos. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
|
Museum of Azulejos |
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Animal scene. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Scenes from the life of Jesus. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Birds and flower baskets. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Rural scene with a fisherman. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Horseman. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Hatmaker. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Vases with painted plants. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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Museum of Azulejos |
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Geometric tiles with leaves. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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|
Lisbon |
|
Museum of Azulejos |
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Painted tiles showing pre-earthquake Lisbon. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
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The National Pantheon houses the tombs of Portugal's presidents. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
|
|
Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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The Monastery of Jeronimo at Belem, a riverside suburb of Lisbon. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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The monastery dates from the 16th century. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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The magnificent South Portal designed by Joao de Castilho. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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Detail from the South Portal. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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The double doorway of the South Portal. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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The building is a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
1999 |
| Portugal |
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|
Lisbon |
Belem |
Monastery of Jeronimo |
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The building was built by King Manuel I to commenorate Vasco de Gama's sea voyage around Africa which began from Belem. |
1999 |
were added from 1 January 2023.