Gothic Tales from Portugal – Photo Gallery – Portugal

The photos below will show you a little more about this macabre side of Portugal’s history. Click on the thumbnail image, and a larger image, with information on the shot, will open in a new window. To return to this page, just close the pop-up window.

You know you’re being watched from on-high in the Faro chapel.
Ceiling Faro Chapel
Dona Ines de Castro’s tomb, Alcobaca.
Ines' Tomb
The carving on Ines’ tomb is so detailed you’d think it’s ivory instead of marble.
Carving - Ines Tomb
King Pedro’s ornate tomb in the Alcobaca monastery church.
The King's Tomb
Faro’s simple bone chapel.
Faro's Bone Chapel


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