Portugal: Patio of the gothic cloister in Monastery Santa Maria da Vitoria of Batalha

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The Monastery Santa Maria da Vitoria was built between the 14th and 16th century by King John 1st. to celebrate his victory in Aljubarrota against the Kingdom of Castilla in 1385 which secured Portugal the independence.

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Size: 6007px × 3995px
Location: Monastery Santa Maria da Vitoria, Batalha, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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