• Cemeterio Municipal de Matosinhos

    January 10, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 55 °F

    Next to the church we found a charming historic graveyard with eye-catching gates, as you can see.

    The skull and crossbones are a typical "memento mori" meant to remind visitors of their mortality. The winged hourglass below it, reminds us that "time flies."

    As we explored the grounds, the skies opened and gave us a good dousing.
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