Portugal, Tomar. Two green doors in the Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo).

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Portugal, Tomar. Two green doors in the Convent of the Order of Christ (Convento de Cristo), originally a 12th century Templar stronghold. The Portuguese Templars were later turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, which supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Europe, Portugal
Photo credit: © Julie Eggers / Danita Delimont / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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