Monumento Evocativo da Batalha de Ourique - Castro Verde, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 37° 41.882 W 008° 04.917
29S E 580932 N 4172708
A sculpture commemorating a battle which took place to far but a long time ago.
Waymark Code: WMPHR0
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/03/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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This sculpture was placed in Castro Verde, near the town's main church. The battle of Ourique took place in 25th July 1139, when a Portuguese army defeated a Moorish army in Alentejo. More details:
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There is a plaque with a very short text about the battle. It's presented in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Title: Monumento Evocativo da Batalha de Ourique

Artist: António Trindade

Media (materials) used: Iron and marble

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Church yard, public.

Date of creation or placement: 1989
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