Estátua de Dom Afonso Henriques

Statue located in the garden of the castle of Ourique, intends to honor the first King of Portugal. Dom Afonso Henriques won the Portuguese independence against the Kingdom of León and was nicknamed "the Conqueror", for having done various achievements over more than 40 years of monarchy.

Contacts


Rua Doutor João Pereira Duarte
7670-282,Ourique

    Characteristics


  • Easy external parking
  • True

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