Order of Christ (Portugal) - Locations Associated With The Order of Christ

Locations Associated With The Order of Christ

  • Convento de Cristo
  • Belém Tower
  • Castle of Almourol
  • Sagres (where Prince Henry founded his school of cosmography and navigation)

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