Stock Photo: Double Gates Of Saint Francis, Almeida, Portugal
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The Double Gates of Saint Francis, also known as the Double Gates of the Cross, are the main entrance to the historical village of Almeida. Although the Exterior Gate dates from the 19th century, the Interior Gate or Magisterial Gate was built in the 17th century, together with the remaining military architectural complex of the Praça-Forte de Almeida. The clock tower is located in the archaeological area of the castle and Parish Church of Our Lady of Candeias, which was destroyed in 1810, though the foundations of its tower may have been used. It is square in shape and has four bell openings. Its design fluctuates between the sobriety of neoclassicism and exotic baroque and stands out in the town’s skyline. It bears date of 1830.
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