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The lantern-tower of the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

The lantern-tower of the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

2-376-780 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images

The lantern-tower of the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. The lantern-tower has a row of windows that bathe the transept area with light. Its spire, as well as the spire of the tower above the crossing of the transept, is surrounded by six turrets, and each turret is a miniature copy of the tower itself. Construction of the Romanesque Cathedral of Evora began in 1186. According to local legend, the fleet of Vasco de Gama had their flags blessed here in 1497. The Historic Centre of Evora was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Portugal

  1. 39 30 00 N , 008 00 00 W

World Europe Portugal Évora Évora

  1. 38 34 00 N , 007 54 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Christianity

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3413x5120
File Size : 51,195kb

Aliases

  1. R160160017
  1. 0740001595
  1. 2-376-780
  1. 2376780
  1. R160160017

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