The Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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The Cathedral of Evora, Portugal, 2009. View from the roof. Construction of the Romanesque Cathedral of Evora began in 1186. According to local legend, the fleet of Vasco de Gama had their flags blessed here in 1497. The Historic Centre of Evora was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: World,Europe,Portugal,World,Europe,Portugal,Évora,Évora
Photo credit: © Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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