Architecture
Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries (the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century). The reigns of John V and Joseph I had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism or Absolute monarchy, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish.
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula.
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Petergof.
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