La Rábida monastery: where Columbus won Castile's backing to discover America
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What happened
The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, where two cultures met. Before setting sail, Columbus found vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers, making the voyage possible.
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