PALRA | Documenting Living Languages in Western Iberia
SM | San Martín de Trevejo Corpus ID : 058 -155799
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Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto
Spain
Cáceres
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Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto
Spain
Cáceres
It represents the Cruz de la Orden de Santiago (Cross of the Order of Santiago), a military and religious order founded in the 12th century in Spain. The cross is easily recognized by its cross-shaped design with fleur-de-lis (flower-like) ends, symbolizing honor and service.
In Cáceres, which was an important stronghold of the Order of Santiago, these marks often appear on stones, churches, and houses to indicate protection, ownership, or devotion to the order.
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Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto
Spain
Cáceres
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PALRA
139383
Naomi_Heller
Spain
València
Sticker on lamppost
Valencia
14711
Spain
Priego de Córdoba
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146295
Naomi_Heller
Spain
València
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Valencia
146551
Naomi_Heller
Spain
València
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Valencia
146807
Naomi_Heller
Spain
València
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Valencia
147319
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Spain
València
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Valencia
147575
alex_analyzing stickers_unibe
Spain
València
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Valencia
129143
Spain
Zamora
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Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto
Spain
San Martín de Trevejo
PALRA | Documenting Living Languages in Western Iberia
SM | San Martín de Trevejo Corpus ID : 059 -155800
PALRA
136056
Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto
Spain
Cáceres
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Laura_Pizarro_Jacinto
Spain
Cáceres
It is the oldest gate of the Cáceres wall, dating back to the 3rd century, built by the Romans. It’s the only city gate that still preserves Roman masonry blocks in its structure. In the Middle Ages, it became known as Puerta del Río because it led towards the river. Later, a small chapel with an image of the Virgin and Child (which you see in the photo) was placed above the arch, giving it its popular name: Arco del Cristo.
It was one of the main entrances used by medieval inhabitants. Its survival makes it a key testimony to the Roman origins of Cáceres’ walls.
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