Dimas Sequeira's photos

Monument to Buçaco Battle.

Monument to Buçaco Battle.

13 May 2023 6 2 165
Buçaco Battle brought about the defeat of General Massena's troops in 1810, within the 3rd napoleonic invasion of Portugal. This monument was erected in 1873 and its location and characteristics of lightning rod caused its destruction by a thunderstorm in 1876. It was reconstructed in 1879.
Buçaco Sierra.

Buçaco Sierra.

13 May 2023 5 4 162
A view to north from the Monument to Buçaco Battle, in the interior of Aveiro District.
Yatian 2023.

Yatian 2023.

08 Jul 2023 7 3 237
This brand-new car is a replica of Ford T of a century ago, used in tourism. I spotted it at Commerce Street, Lisbon downtown, where others like this can be seen. It's an electric car, of the Chinese brand Yatian.
Street art, by Rosarlette, within the project "Empathy".

Street art, by Rosarlette, within the project "Emp…

24 Jul 2023 4 3 147
At Lourenço Pires de Távora Street, Almada.
Papyrus (or paper reed).

Papyrus (or paper reed).

15 Jul 2023 10 5 129
In ancient Egypt this plant was used to produce the predecessor of paper - named papyrus, after the plant. Writing or painting on it was an useful possibility. Nowadays there is an offer of painted papyrus to the visitors of Egypt, which is enough to keep the traditional manufacture alive. The photo was taken at Chão das Artes Garden, Cerca House, Almada.
Cotton.

Cotton.

15 Jul 2023 2 1 107
It can be seen at Chão das Artes Garden, as many other plants used in paintings, either in canvas or in paints. This garden can be seen within Cerca House, an estate that was acquired by the municipality of Almada.
A view from balcony of Templários Hotel.

A view from balcony of Templários Hotel.

07 Apr 2023 11 5 177
This 60 years old hotel of Tomar has had a good maintenance and been modernized. The view over River Nabão and Mouchão Park is splendid. HFW!
Templars Shop.

Templars Shop.

07 Apr 2023 5 2 128
At Moinhos Street, Tomar.
Church of Saint John the Baptist.

Church of Saint John the Baptist.

07 Apr 2023 6 4 159
Perspective of the side aisle, at Saint John Street, Tomar.
City view.

City view.

07 Apr 2023 24 15 223
A view from the Castle of Tomar.
Castle of Tomar (12th century).

Castle of Tomar (12th century).

07 Apr 2023 10 6 169
Listed as UNESCO heritage in 1983, it was built to house the Order of Templars. This is a view from the parking lot.
Tomar Castle.

Tomar Castle.

07 Apr 2023 17 3 140
Built in the 12th century for the Order of Templars, it became UNESCO heritage in 1983.
Aromatic Garden.

Aromatic Garden.

07 Apr 2023 6 2 145
Inside the walls of Tomar Castle, UNESCO heritage since 1983.
Christ Convent and Pegões Aqueduct.

Christ Convent and Pegões Aqueduct.

07 Apr 2023 7 1 147
This is a view through the bars of a gate on a wall of Tomar Castle. The aqueduct supplied the convent.
Micha Cloister (16th century).

Micha Cloister (16th century).

07 Apr 2023 10 3 199
Another of the several cloisters of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983. It was called "Micha" because it was from there that the monks distributed loaves of bread ("miches" in French) to the poorest people.
Inside the kitchen.

Inside the kitchen.

07 Apr 2023 8 1 147
As part of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983.
Crows Cloister.

Crows Cloister.

07 Apr 2023 12 9 280
This is one among several cloisters of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983. The cistern Is right below this cloister, and the well on the foreground made easier the access to the stored water.
Cistern.

Cistern.

07 Apr 2023 6 2 160
Rainwater was stored in the basement of Crows Cloister, within Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983. HFW!
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