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Detail form main wall - Portuguese coat of arms
Francisco Arruda16th century
Tower of Belém
Lisbon, Portugal
Detail of the Portuguese coat of arms. King Manuel I wanted the Tower of Belém, located at the entrance to the kingdom’s capital, to clearly assert his power. Therefore, the king ordered his heraldry to be ostensibly displayed on the tower.
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- Title: Detail form main wall - Portuguese coat of arms
- Creator: Francisco Arruda
- Date Created: 16th century
- Location Created: Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal
- Rights: DGPC/ADF - Luis Pavão
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