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Padrão Do Salado
The Padrão Comemorativo da Batalha do Salado, commonly referred to as just Padrão do Salado, is a 14th-century Gothic architecture, gothic monument located in the freguesia of Oliveira, São Paio e São Sebastião, inside the Historic Center of Guimarães area, in Portugal. Located in front of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira (Guimarães), Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, the Padrão do Salado has been classified as a List of national monuments of Portugal, National Monument since 1910. History It was erected in 1340 at the initiative of Afonso IV of Portugal to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Río Salado that took place the same year. The Portuguese sovereign had participated in this battle in support of his son-in-law, Alfonso XI of Castile, Afonso XI of Castile, helping him defend against a Muslim invasion. The limestone Duchy of Normandy, Normand cross, located in the middle of the monument, originally plated with Gold leaf, gold, was gifted by local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Monument
A national monument is a monument constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as a country's founding, independence, war, or the life and death of a historical figure. The term may also refer to a specific monument status, such as a national heritage site, by reason of their cultural importance rather than age). National monument status is usually granted to colossal symbols of national identity. Overview Structures or areas deemed to be of national importance and afforded protection by the state are part of a country's cultural heritage. These national heritage sites are often called something different per country and are listed by national conservation societies. Romania has listed at least one plant as a national monument, ''Nymphaea lotus'' bar. ''thermalis''. Examples National monument * Altare della Patria in Rome, Italy * Maqam Echahid in Algiers, Algeria * National Kaiser Wilhelm Monument in Berlin, Germany * National Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
