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Guimarães Castle
© Fergus
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Uploaded: 09/06/07 11:16 PM GMT
Guimarães Castle
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This castle dates from the 10th century, his construction began in the year 958. Here born the first king of Portugal (D. Afonso Herinques, 25 July of 1109), he lives here and was in the backyard of this castle that D. Afonso Henriques wins the Battle of São Mamede against his mother and turn the Portucalense County in independent nation called Portugal.
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::fogz
09/07/07 11:02 AM GMT
ohhh so this was where he would leave the castle unnoticed by the masses! :) Nice capture Manuel and it tells a story too!
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
This looks huge! And it's what I think of when I think of a castle. He battled his mom? Talk about family issues!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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Great light here with that dark blue sky and the dark trees - in the middle the amazing shining castle. Great work.
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted High Above
Beautiful old castle and a great capture Manuel. Lovely blue sky in the back.
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Belo momento do nosso castelo.
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Great.
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Great.
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Look around and catch it ; the Art is there !
