Padrão do Salado
14th century monument in Guimarães, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Padrão Comemorativo da Batalha do Salado, commonly referred to as just Padrão do Salado, is a 14th-century gothic monument located in the freguesia of Oliveira, São Paio e São Sebastião, inside the Historic Center of Guimarães area, in Portugal.
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41.44284°N 8.29279°W / 41.44284; -8.29279 | |
Type | National monument |
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Material | Granite and limestone |
Completion date | 1340 |
Dedicated to | Victory of Portugal at the Battle of Río Salado |
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Located in front of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, the Padrão do Salado has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.[1]