Batalha

Batalha Portugal

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Batalha, a small town in the hills of Leiria, Portugal, has become an important place thanks to the construction of its magnificent monastery, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The monastery was built to celebrate the Portuguese victory against the Castilians in the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, in accordance with a vow made … Read more

Batalha Monastery

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Batalha Monastery

One of the most famous places in the monastery Batalha is the unfinished chapel (Capelas imperfeitas in Portuguese). The last stage of the tour is a visit to the unfinished chapel at the back of the main church. The Batalha Monastery can be enjoyed as a day trip from Lisbon or as a day trip … Read more