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| Estremoz, Portugal - Region of Alentejo |
Outside the castle of Estremoz is a statue of Queen Elizabeth (Isabel) of Portugal who dedicated her life to the poor. She established orphanages, provided shelter for the homeless and founded a convent in Coimbra among many other things. Her husband, King Denis (Dinis), disliked her giving to the poor and legend has it that when he asked her what she was carrying in her apron, not wanting him to know that the contents were meant for the poor, she answered she was carrying roses. The bread she was carrying was transformed into roses when she revealed the contents. Queen Elizabeth died in Estremoz on July 4, 1336. In 1625 she was canonized as Saint Elizabeth of Portugal.
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