Notes on the Geography of Portugal: Lisbon/Belém: Photo 29 At the top, Glory stands a full 23 feet high and holds laurels over Valor and Genius. The inscription reads: VIRTUTIBUS MAIORUM UT SIT OMNIBUS DOCUMENTO. P.P.D." Depending on how you like your Latin, it may mean "To the virtues of the greater ones (i.e. our ancestors) who taught us everything." P.P.D. is a standard abbreviation for Pecuinia Posuit Dedicavit, or "paid for at public expense." View: tiny * small * medium * big * biggest Photo Size Back to Portugal: Lisbon/Belém chapter Short link for this page: http://www.greatmirror.com?justpic=30481

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