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Inside Batalha
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Copyright: kik ko (kiks)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 664 W: 113 N: 542]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (4060) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006 |
| Categories: Architecture |
| Camera: Fuji Finepix S5000 |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-01-09 1:32 |
| Viewed: 528 |
| Points: 12 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
If you go to Portugal you MUST have to visit the Abbey of Batlha!! It is realy amazing.
This wondrous building was constructed in memory of the important battle of Aljubarrota that occurred in 1385. Dom Joćo I defeated the Castilians and ensuring two hundred years of virtual independence from Spanish invaders. When the King Dom Fernando I died without an heir to the throne it was claimed by both his illegitimate brother Dom Joćo I and Juan de Castile of Spain on behalf of his wife. On the 14th of August of that year the outnumbered army of Dom Joćo I commanded by an outstanding general, Nuno Įlvares Pereira, faced the Spanish forces just south of the present site of the Abbey. It is said that on the eve of the battle Dom Joćo made a vow to construct an unforgettable church in memory of the Virgin Mary should he succeed in battle the next day.
And this is the result of his vow.
The construction of the Abbey of Santa Maria da Vitória at Batalha commenced in 1388, and was later added to and enhanced by the various Portuguese Kings over these next two centuries. This imposing structure is an outstanding example of combined Gothic and Manueline architecture. Under its naves lies some of Portugals most historic personalities during that period. Here you will find resting the tombs of Joćo I, his English wife Philippa of Lancaster, and their famous offspring, Prince Henry the Navigator whose efforts and determination helped to explore the then unknown world. In the Chapter house lie two unknown soldiers from World War I thus giving the Abbey a true military relationship to the 20th Century. |
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Hi Kik,
The choose of the low pov and behind the trees made the photo more interesting and beautiful.Impressive architecture shot,very well composed in beautiful light conditions!
Greetings,
Thomas
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(2745) - [2008-01-09 2:42]
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hi ,ciao Kik fantastico edifizzio e bellisima colore ! bravo ! salutare Vames
Kik
Beeautiful clarity and angle chosen. love teh architecture
marianna
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(5396) - [2008-01-11 6:03]
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Fantastic abbey and great point of view,i thinks this abbey is very ineteresting and beautifull,thanks to show us,have a nice day,Luciano
Hola Kik, extraodinaria foto, muy buena la perspectiva y la idea de usar dos planos en la foto. La arquitectura luce bien en cada uno de sus detalles.
Buen trabajo.
Abrazos...
Hi Kik,
I agree with what Thomas says about the low pov and composition. It is also the wonderful light that is hitting these pillars that looks superb. Very good architectural shot again.
br
mark
