Arco da Porta de Aviz - Beja, Portugal
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N 38° 01.044 W 007° 51.761
29S E 599831 N 4208355
An old arch in the city of Beja, Southern Portugal
Waymark Code: WMJQ8H
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/17/2013
Views: 7
This archway used to be one of the medieval gates of Beja. It was demolished in 1893 and the stones vanished. A few dozen years later, the stones were found being used as tables in the fish market. They were retrieved and used to rebuilt the arch (1939).
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Military Entrance
Location: Public street in the city
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