Batalha Monastery, Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal

Batalha Monastery

Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal

Batalha Monastery is a stunning Gothic masterpiece in Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal, built to fulfill King João I's vow after the Portuguese victory over Castile at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385.

Construction spanned over a century from 1386 to around 1517, involving multiple architects like Afonso Domingues for the initial Rayonnant Gothic plan and Huguet for Flamboyant elements, evolving into the ornate Manueline style seen in the west portal and Royal Cloister.

A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, it features a towering church nave, the Founder's Chapel with the tombs of João I, Philippa of Lancaster, and their sons including Prince Henry the Navigator, plus the unfinished Imperfect Chapels showcasing intricate stone tracery.

Location

Largo Infante Dom Henrique, 2440-109 Batalha, Portugal

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