Portugal: Statue of the first portuguese king Afonso Henriques in Guimaraes

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The statue shows Afonso Henriques, Portugals first King and founder of the Nation. It is situated in Guimaraes in front of the medieval castle Sao Miguel, where Afonso was born.

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Size: 3341px × 5029px
Location: Guimaraes, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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