Portugal, Alentejo: Front view of the parish church and former mosque of Mértola

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The parish church Igreja Matriz of Mértola was constructed over a former mosque of the 12th century. Some of the original portals are still remaining in the backside of the church. Before the islamic mosque there existed a roman temple.

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Location: Igreja Matriz, Mértola, Alentejo, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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