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Inside Batalha


Inside Batalha
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Copyright: kik ko (kiks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 722 W: 115 N: 580] (4374)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2006
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Fuji Finepix S5000
Exposition: f/5.6, 1/640 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): Best of World Heritage Sites [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-01-09 1:32
Vue: 562
Points: 12
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
If you go to Portugal you MUST have to visit the Abbey of Batlha!! It is realy amazing.
This wondrous building was constructed in memory of the important battle of Aljubarrota that occurred in 1385. Dom João I defeated the Castilians and ensuring two hundred years of virtual independence from Spanish invaders. When the King Dom Fernando I died without an heir to the throne it was claimed by both his illegitimate brother Dom João I and Juan de Castile of Spain on behalf of his wife. On the 14th of August of that year the outnumbered army of Dom João I commanded by an outstanding general, Nuno Álvares Pereira, faced the Spanish forces just south of the present site of the Abbey. It is said that on the eve of the battle Dom João made a vow to construct an unforgettable church in memory of the Virgin Mary should he succeed in battle the next day.
And this is the result of his vow.
The construction of the Abbey of Santa Maria da Vitória at Batalha commenced in 1388, and was later added to and enhanced by the various Portuguese Kings over these next two centuries. This imposing structure is an outstanding example of combined Gothic and Manueline architecture. Under its naves lies some of Portugal’s most historic personalities during that period. Here you will find resting the tombs of João I, his English wife Philippa of Lancaster, and their famous offspring, Prince Henry the Navigator whose efforts and determination helped to explore the then unknown world. In the Chapter house lie two unknown soldiers from World War I thus giving the Abbey a true military relationship to the 20th Century.
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Hi Kik,
The choose of the low pov and behind the trees made the photo more interesting and beautiful.Impressive architecture shot,very well composed in beautiful light conditions!

Greetings,
Thomas

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  • Vames Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 0 N: 421] (3611)
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hi ,ciao Kik fantastico edifizzio e bellisima colore ! bravo ! salutare Vames

Kik
Beeautiful clarity and angle chosen. love teh architecture
marianna

Fantastic abbey and great point of view,i thinks this abbey is very ineteresting and beautifull,thanks to show us,have a nice day,Luciano

Hola Kik, extraodinaria foto, muy buena la perspectiva y la idea de usar dos planos en la foto. La arquitectura luce bien en cada uno de sus detalles.

Buen trabajo.

Abrazos...

Hi Kik,
I agree with what Thomas says about the low pov and composition. It is also the wonderful light that is hitting these pillars that looks superb. Very good architectural shot again.
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