Estátua de Dom Dinis
Statue located in the square with the same name, honoring this King and warrior not administrator. Dinis was involved in war with Castile in 1295 but will have given her in Exchange for the towns of Serpa and Moura. It was the first Portuguese King to sign their documents with the full name. It is assumed, then, that has been the first Portuguese King literate.
Contacts
Praça Dom Dinis
7670-256,Ourique
- Easy external parking
- True
Characteristics
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