| Country |
Details |
Photo |
Description |
Year
Taken |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
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Lisbon was once a major maritime power until the earthquake of 1755.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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The Baixa district is the site of the original Phonoecian settlement (which dates from 1000 BCE).
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
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The Greeks replaced the Cartheginians and the Romans were here between 205 BCE and the 5th century.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Lisbon is a hilly and picturesque city. Germanic tribes settled here until 714 when the Moors arrived
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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The Moors ruled the city between 714 and 1147.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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The city was captured by Christian Portuguese with Anglo-Norman help in 1147.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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In 1260 Alfonso III moved his capital to Lisbon.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Residential street.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
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House door with blue tile.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
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The trams of the city are iconic.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Local shop.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Graffiti.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Schoolboy waiting for the funicular.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Funicular tunnel.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Baixa is the historical centre.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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British bar.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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The Elevador de Santa Justa is vertical and rises 32m.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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The ruined Convent of Carmo testifies to the power of the 1755 earthquake.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Lisbon was occupied by France under Napoleon in 1807.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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View to the river.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Hilly street.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
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Rossio is a large plaza in the centre of the city.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
|
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The National Theatre of Dona Maria II dominates the Northern end of the square.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
|
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Palacio dos Condes de Almada was a haunt of Independence leaders in 1640 against the Spanish occupation.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
|
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Statue of Dom Pedro IV.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
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Rossio station has a unique exterior.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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The platforms in the station contain tiles showing aspects of Portuguese life.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Station tile showing cafe culture.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Station tile showing wines.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Fish.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Tile showing food and drink.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Wines of Porto.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Gifts.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Metalwork.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Rossio
Site / Event : Metro
|
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Resins.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Wide street in the centre.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Elevador da Gloria is a funicular rising to one of the hills of the city.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
Site / Event : Elevador da Bica
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Funicular on the Elevador da Bica.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
Site / Event : Elevador da Bica
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Funicular driver. The elavadors are national monuments.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
Site / Event : Elevador da Bica
|
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The Elevador da Bica rails.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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The port. Portugal ruled a vast empire from Brazil to Macao between the 15th and 18th centuries.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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25th April Bridge over the Tagus River.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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View of the city from the port.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Praca do Comercio
|
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Praca do Comercio is an 18th century square in the centre.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Praca do Comercio
|
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The three sided square was once the site of the Royal Palace (destroyed by the 1755 earthquake).
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Praca do Comercio
|
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Sea based insignia.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Praca do Comercio
|
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The 18th century ministries.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Praca do Comercio
|
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The Arch of Victory.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Shop selling souveneers.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
|
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Port for sale.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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View of Alfama, the Moorish influenced part of the old city.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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The Alfama district is topped by a castle.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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The narrow, cobbled and hilly streets of Alfama.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Many houses are decorated with tiles.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
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The Se Cathedral dates from 1150 shortly after the Christians displaced the Moors.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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A tram passes the Se Cathedral (built 1150).
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The entrance is through a large doorway.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The interior.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The organ.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Cloister.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The 14th century Gothic section.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The Gothic cloister.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The cathedral contains several beautiful statues.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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There are several sarcophagi.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Gothic tomb of knight Lopo Fernandes Pacheco.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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View from the cathedral.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The cloister. Each oculum has a different pattern.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Carved oculum.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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An archeological dig has revealed the original church.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The Romanesque ruins.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Inlay work.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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The cloister is full of stone carvings.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Carved cloister column.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Carved relief with lions.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Stone carvings on a column base.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Se Cathedral
|
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Stone relief.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Trams ply the narrow streets.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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The hills of the old city.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Spectacular tiled house.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Cobbled street.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Typical tilework.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Steps and narrow streets.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Tiled houses.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Multiple tile painting.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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St Vincent.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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The Church of St Anthony (1812).
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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The church is believed to be the site of St Anthony's birth in 1195.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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Blue tiles showing the life of the saint.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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Clay models of the saint.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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Chinese vase.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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Painted tiles.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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Islamic style religious cloth with Christian symbolism.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
Site / Event : Church of St Anthony
|
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Metal statue of Fernando de Bulhoes (St Anthony).
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Narrow alleyway.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Colourful tram.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Many houses have tiled exteriors.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Tiled and balconied window.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Alfama is on many levels.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Rural scene.
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1999 |
| Portugal |
City / Town : Lisbon
District : Alfama
|
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Typical tile.
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1999 |
were added from 1 February 2025.