Jesus Christ on the Cross as seen inside the Our Lady of Oliveira in Guimares, Portugal
I was visiting this impressive church in Guimaraes that is a beautiful expression of antique architecture with unbelievable figurines and images. I decided to t...
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I was visiting this impressive church in Guimaraes that is a beautiful expression of antique architecture with unbelievable figurines and images. I decided to take this and several other photos.
The church of Our Lady of Oliveira, belonging to a former monastery, is in the historic center of Guimarães, Portugal.
The church was founded by Alfonso Henriques, and was rebuilt in 1388 by John I in gratitude to the Virgin for her protection to defat his enemies in the battle of Aljubarrota
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The church of Our Lady of Oliveira, belonging to a former monastery, is in the historic center of Guimarães, Portugal.
The church was founded by Alfonso Henriques, and was rebuilt in 1388 by John I in gratitude to the Virgin for her protection to defat his enemies in the battle of Aljubarrota
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