Monday 2 April 2012

Tombs And Cloisters



Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, built 1186-1250, Évora (108 kms SE of Lisbon), Portugal
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22 comments:

Arija said...

Just beautiful . . . I'm still smiling.

Dina said...

It seems like a strange place for them.

Unknown said...

@Dina: Actually it's not uncommon in old sites like this.

Teamgsquare said...

Wow , pictures are lovely .....

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Gothic architecture!

Cezar and Léia said...

Um lugar mágico!Suas fotos estão belissimas!
Léia

Sylvia K said...

Beautiful place, wonderful captures, JM! So peaceful!

Sylvia

Lowell said...

Your photo is beautiful. But don't you wonder why certain institutions seem to have an inordinate amount of interest in death...and it's like they don't want to let go...so tombs are placed in conspicuous places like this...

Wait, I hear a song: "Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones..."

Okay, I'm done!

Fabien said...

Superbe atmosphère, toute en sobriété.

FilipBlog said...

Both pictures are amazing.

Greetings,
Filip

Travel France Online said...

Beautiful volumes, love Gothic and the graves just belong there!

Diane said...

Gorgeous photos of a beautiful place. Diane

Gemma Wiseman said...

Solid, bold yet graceful architecture! Love the strength of the architecture in the first photo!

Julie said...

These photographs are stunning in their clarity and their intense colour, Jose.

The tombs arrayed like that remind me of hospital gurneys in a corridor, though.

Francisca said...

Beautiful place. So who lies in those tombs?

Maude Lynn said...

Absolutely stunning!

Linda said...

Lovely photos. I love the architecture.

Elisa N Viajes said...

Awesome place JJ!

Sondra said...

that is VERY OLD..and beautiful!!

Unknown said...

@Francisca: Some important clergymen for sure, although I don't know who they are.

Ramakrishnan said...

Awesome & amazing

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Wonderful captures from this special place.