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06-DEC-2014

Igreja Sao Vicente de Fora

Originally part of a monastery, the Renaissance Igreja de São Vicente de Fora (Church of St. Vincent Outside the Walls) in Lisbon is the pantheon of the last Portuguese monarchs.The Monastery of St. Vincent was founded in the 12th century, but the present church was begun in 1582 by Italian architect Filippo Terzi (1520-97) and not completed until 1704. The dome crashed to the ground during the 1755 earthquake.The House of Bragança assumed power in 1640, the first rulers of an independent Portugal, and reigned until 1910. All the members of the dynasty save two - Maria I and Pedro IV - were laid to rest in monumental tombs in the former refectory. Among them is Catherine of Bragança, who married King Charles II of England in 1661.

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Hank Vander Velde07-Feb-2015 18:49
Super shot of this terrific old building Jose.
fotabug07-Feb-2015 18:44
It is so impressive that buildings can be so old and look so good! It is well cared for!
Ika Zinka Eferl07-Feb-2015 18:16
Nice capture of this old church,Jose!V
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