Gárgulas da torre da Igreja São João Baptista, Tomar, Portugal - Gargoyles and Chimeras on Waymarking.com

Late Gothic temple constructed on D. Manuel 1's orders on top of the small chapel of the same name.
It was completed at the beginning of the 16th century.
The symbolism of D. Manuel (the Royal Coat of Arms, the Armillary Sphere and the Cross of Christ) are seen in the tower and again in the pulpit and the North and South portals.
On the outside is the tower with its three portals, the main one, the North and the South, reminiscent of an original temple.
The tower has at least six gargoyles.

Water spout is used: yes Condition: Lightly Weathered

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