This beautiful book showcases the dramatic setting and the maritime-influenced decoration, giving a detailed account of this important monument.
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This beautiful book showcases the dramatic setting and the maritime-influenced decoration, giving a detailed account of this important monument.
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New. 1857593111. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--64 pages; 100 color illustrations. Description: "The Torre de Belem in Libson, Portugal, was built as a fortress in 1514 and was an essential part of the defensive system at the mouth of the River Tejo. It is a fine example of the period's advanced defensive technology, designed to support heavy artillery. Its harmonious and distinctive shape is sharply outlined against the sky and water, and the delicate decoration of its stone suggests to those who feast their eyes upon it the appearance of a finely carved jewel. It was, however, seen differently by those living at the time of its construction. To them, the tower was a formidable and fearsome defensive fortress at the entrance to the river, as its founder, D. Manuel, had intended. The only completely Manueline building in Portugal, its decoration includes the iconic Manueline symbols of cables encircling the building and ending in elegant knots, armillary spheres, crosses of the Military Order of Christ, and elements from nature. Classified by UNESCO in 1983 as a World Heritage Site, the tower is now one of Lisbon's most popular tourist attractions. With stunning photography to showcase the dramatic setting and the maritime-influenced decoration, this book provides a fascinating account of an important Portuguese monument."--with a bonus offer--
