The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Portugal is located in the Batalha Monastery, in the Chapter Room. This monument was created to honor the Portuguese soldiers who died in the First World War and whose bodies have not been identified. It is located in the Chapter Room of the Batalha Monastery. It is a tribute to the Portuguese soldiers who died in the First World War and whose bodies have not been identified. The remains of two soldiers are buried here: one from Flanders and the other from Mozambique. They were buried on April 6, 1921. The "Flame of the Fatherland", a monumental chandelier, illuminates the tomb. Guard of Honor: The tomb is guarded by a Guard of Honor belonging to the Leiria regiment. Christ of the Trenches: The tomb is also protected by the "Christ of the Trenches", a religious icon that accompanied the Portuguese troops in Flanders.

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Location: Batalha, Leiria, Portugal

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