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The victory of the women of La Alberca

La Alberca, Sierra de Francia, Salamanca

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The victory of the women of La Alberca

Historical milestone · La Alberca, Sierra de Francia, Salamanca

Image of La Alberca, not of the place itself.

Tradition tells that in 1465 the women of the village defeated the Portuguese troops of the Prior of Crato and took their banner from them, which is still preserved. The feat is celebrated on the second day of Easter.

1465

Photo: Fedoce1 (Fernando Domínguez Cerejido) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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