The Gothic Apostles in the main portal of the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal
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The Gothic Apostles in the main portal of the Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. The 12 apostles in the main portal, which recall similar designs at Notre Dame de Paris and Chartres Cathedral in France, are considered masterpieces of Portuguese Gothic sculpture. 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
- Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos
Geographic Hierarchy
- 39 30 00 N , 008 00 00 W
World Europe Portugal Évora Évora
- 38 34 00 N , 007 54 00 W
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Religion & Belief Christianity
Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5120x3413
File Size : 51,195kb
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- R160160053
- 0740001606
- 2-376-791
- 2376791
- R160160053
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