Batalha Montes Claros - Borba, Portugal - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

Military monument, built in 1665, in the reign of King Pedro II to celebrate the glorious victory of the battle of Montes Claros, restoring Portugal independence from Spain wich was fought here.

The monument has classical a Baroque characteristics and is built of white marble from the region. The column, like the capital, is in Tuscan (unfluted) style and is set on a decorated base and torus. At the top here is a decorated plinth which terminates in a closed crown.

Classified as National Monument in 1910.

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Name of Battle: Montes Claros Name of War: Portugal Restoration Parking: N 38° 45.829 W 007° 28.833 Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 06/17/1665 Entrance Fee: Not Listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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