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Copyright: Elias Castillo (manatee)
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| Genre: Lieux |
| Média: Noir & blanc |
| Date de prise de vue: 2006-05-13 |
| Catégories: Cérémonies |
| Exposition: f/2.6 |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Versions: version originale |
| Date de soumission: 2007-12-11 20:07 |
| Vue: 601 |
| Points: 10 |
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| [Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe |
This magnificent monastery can be considered the most prominent monument of Lisbon and certainly the most successful achievement of the Manueline style. In 1983 it was classified by the UNESCO, with nearby Torre de Belém, as a World Heritage Site.
The house for the Hieronymite monks was built on the same site of the Ermida do Restelo, a hermitage that was founded by Henry the Navigator at about 1450. It was at this hermitage, that was already in disrepair, that Vasco da Gama and his men spent the night in prayer before departing for India in 1497.
Kneeling statue of King Manuel I - main sponsor of the Monastery - on the Western portal. The figure behind the king is St Jerome.The existing structure was started on the orders of Manuel I (1515-1520) to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful return from India. It was originally meant as a church for the burial of the House of Aviz, but it also became a house of prayer for seamen leaving or entering port. |
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Impresive cathedral. I'm realy fan of these kind of building.
I like the fact that you keep posting pictures from Portugal. It makes me think that you had enjoyed my country. This photo has a great general perspective of the main chapel and gives a good idea of its splendour. Well done.
Antonio
Olá Elias, excelente enquadramento vertical que nos mostra bem a magnificência desta arquitectura, a elegância destes pilares, a imensidão deste espaço vertical. Boa colocação dos fiéis cá em baixo para nos trasmitir essa relação de escala, sempre tão importante nestes locais. Tão pequeninos, parecem olhar maravilhados para o que está em frente dos seus olhos. Boa apresentação a preto e branco.
Um abraço,
ricardo
Hola Elias! Original picture. Original B&W effect. Interesting composition. Regards!
The architecture is impressive, I like your framing and the contrasts - well done !
Bravo,
Best regards,
Cath.
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