Crato's Town Hall - Crato, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 39° 17.107 W 007° 38.740
29S E 616804 N 4349291
The town of Crato was in medieval ages part of the domains of Malta Knights. By the door of the town hall there is a plaque marking this bit of the region's history.
Waymark Code: WM11RRB
Location: Portalegre, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Kelux
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The small town of Crato played an important role in Portugal's history, specially in the medieval age.

The area was donated to the order in 1232, by the king Dom Sancho II. The corresponding document is dates 23rd May. It is precisely that royal act that is commemorated by the present plaque: the 775th anniversary of the arrival of the Order to Crato.

The building itself worth a visit, specially its huge stone balcony, dated from the medieval age.

Interesting information (in Portuguese) regarding the presence of the Order in the region:
(visit link)
Name of Military Order: Other Order from Wikipedia List (Specify in the Description)

Link documenting charitable acts: Not listed
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