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Ceiling with frescos and the Order of Christ Cross "The Order of Christ Cross is the emblem of the historical Portuguese Order of Christ, led by Prince Henry, the Navigator, who was a leading developer of the Portuguese Discoveries, the Christ Cross was used in the sails of the Portuguese caravels, carracks and other ships involved in the exploration of the seas. Because of this, the emblem was fo rever associated with the Portuguese discoveries, making it one of the main symbols of the discoveries and of the Portuguese Overseas Empire." IN: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christ_Cross

~ Convent of the Order of Christ

"The Convent of the Order of Christ ("Convento de Cristo") is originally a Templar stronghold built in the 12th century. After the Order of the Knights Templar was dissolved in the 14th century, the Portuguese branch of the order was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, which supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century." IN: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convent_of_the_Order_of_Christ

Convento de Cristo, Tomar (UNESCO site): www.conventocristo.pt/en/

Tomar, Região Centro, Portugal 09/2012
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