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Medieval Lisbon: Jerónimos Monastery

Medievalists.net — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 16:54:04 +0000

Of the four medieval #placestosee in Lisbon, Jerónimos Monastery, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, was my favourite. The monastery is located in Belém, a suburb of Lisbon, that is famous for the 16th century monastery, as well as for its world famous pastry shop, Pastéis de Belém...

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Medieval Lisbon: Carmo Convent

Medievalists.net — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:58:21 +0000

Part III of my series on Medieval Lisbon. This visit took me to Carmo Monastery and museum.

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Medieval Lisbon: A Visit to Lisbon Cathedral

Medievalists.net — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:32:45 +0000

In Part 2 of my 4 part look at Medieval Lisbon, I explore the city’s oldest building: Sé de Lisbon, Lisbon Cathedral

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Medieval Lisbon: Castelo de São Jorge

Medievalists.net — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 16:07:32 +0000

Above Lisbon’s skyline of colourful tiled houses and red roofs lies Castelo de São Jorge, a dominating, but beautiful, 11th century fortress in the heart of this vibrant city...

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Petrus Hispanus (circa 1215-1277) and ‘The Treasury of the Poor’

Medievalists.net — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:26:37 +0000

The identity of Petrus Hispanus is a matter of some controversy. Part of the problem is centred on the fact that 'Hispanus' covers the general region of the Iberian Peninsula, referred to in medieval times as 'las Españas' (the Spains), incorporating both present day Spain and Portgual.

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