Aedes Ars Guimaraes Castle Model Kit

Aedes Ars Guimaraes Castle Model Kit
- Guimaraes Castle Reproduction Kit
- Made from real ceramic pieces which simulate stone.
- Includes all the necessary materials to build a high quality model.
- Approximate number of pieces: 4,500. Assembled Size: 19.7" X 11.4" X 7.5". Scale: 1/185
- Located in Guimaraes, Portugal . Built in the X century.
The monument and its history The castle is a military fortification grounded primarily in the late Romanesque period, and elaborated during the early Gothic epoch of Portuguese architecture. Its area is delineated by walls forming a pentagram, similar to a shield, that includes eight rectangular towers, military square and central keep. Emblematic of the medieval Portuguese castle, Guimarâ€¹es is associated with the origins of the Portuguese nation. At the end of the 11th century the castle was heavily expanded and remodelled, under the direction of Count D. Henrique, to act as his residence. The nobleman chose to destroy what remained from Mumadona's construction, while extending the area of the castle and adding two entrances. The castle became the official royal residence from 1139, when Portugal became independent. Following years of family rivalries, in 1128, the Battle of Sâ€¹o Mamede (realized within the fields of the same name) gave origin to the independence of Portucale and the formation of the nucleus of what would become Portugal. Between the end of the 13th and beginning of the 14th century, the castle was remodelled by King Denis, resulting in the form that stands to this day. In 1910, the castle was declared a national monument. In 1937, the General Service for National Buildings and Monuments started its restorations. On 1 June 1992, the building became the property of the Instituto Portugus do Patrim-nio Arquitet-nico. The castle is located within the northern limits of the urban area of Guimarâ€¹es, isolated on a small hill formed from granite, and encircled by a small forest park, accessed by several pedestrian trails. Alongside the southern tower is a bronze medallion of D. Afonso Henriques, over a large rock.
Country USA
Brand Aedes Ars
Manufacturer Aedes Ars
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber Aedes_1013
Model Aedes_1013
Color Bronze
Size Medium
EANs 8436006240133
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Aedes Ars
Manufacturer	Aedes Ars
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	Aedes_1013
Model	Aedes_1013
Color	Bronze
Size	Medium
EANs	8436006240133
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00