Batalha Travel Guide

 Oleg_D. Says:  Mosteiro da Batalha or Batalha monastery is the result of job accomplished by fifteen architects and thousands of masons, carpenters and other workers for one hundred and thirty one years. And it hasn’t been finished till nowadays. That Dominican Monastery was the super... 

 Oleg_D. Says:  Mosteiro da Batalha or Batalha monastery is the result of job accomplished by fifteen architects and thousands of masons, carpenters and other workers for one hundred and thirty one years. And it hasn’t been finished till nowadays. That Dominican Monastery was the super... 

 Oleg_D. Says:  Mosteiro da Batalha or Batalha monastery is the result of job accomplished by fifteen architects and thousands of masons, carpenters and other workers for one hundred and thirty one years. And it hasn’t been finished till nowadays. That Dominican Monastery was the super... 

 Oleg_D. Says:  Mosteiro da Batalha or Batalha monastery is the result of job accomplished by fifteen architects and thousands of masons, carpenters and other workers for one hundred and thirty one years. And it hasn’t been finished till nowadays. That Dominican Monastery was the super... 

 Oleg_D. Says:  Mosteiro da Batalha or Batalha monastery is the result of job accomplished by fifteen architects and thousands of masons, carpenters and other workers for one hundred and thirty one years. And it hasn’t been finished till nowadays. That Dominican Monastery was the super... 

 solopes Says:  Acessible from outside but sharing the ticket, in the back, the Unfinished Chapels are a unique marvel. Dom Duarte, eldest son of João and Filipa de Lencastre, was the second king of Avis dynasty, and comissioned a royal mausoleum in the church that was the family’s... 

 solopes Says:  Around Batalha, and in a short distance, there are lots of interesting things to see. As the monastery only takes a couple of hours to visit, Batalha is generally visited in a larger trip that includes Alcobaça, Fátima and Nazaré. For transport reasons, staying in Leiria is... 

 Avieira67 Says:  This monument, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built by the King Dom João I to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians in the Battle of Aljubarrota that took place in 1385.King João I gave the monastery to the Dominicans and the splendid edifice was... 

 solopes Says:  The Royal cloister was made by Afonso Domingues and Huguet, and it's interesting to observe the coexistence of both styles. In the XVI century manueline elements were added.From the Cloister you may access the Capitulo room, where is the tomb of the Portuguese unknown... 

 solopes Says:  Entering the monastery, at your right, stands the royal chapel, with the tombs of the king Joao I and his family. A very delicate room, it's a festival of light and fine details, making it a real royal place. The visit of this chapel and the church is free, but the cloisters... 

 solopes Says:  The splendour of Batalha is a challenge to each one's imagination. A Canadian couple (hello Klaudia and Joe) used VT to know something about the place, and we ended meeting in Nazare and going there together. They sure enjoyed the cathedral, and Joe surprised me, showing... 

 solopes Says:  Usually, people eat and choose the most appropriated drink to complement the food. Sometimes, specially when the drink is wine, they reverse the option. That's what happens here - the subject is... wine, and the food is chosen to match the wine. It may make sense for an... 

 Redang Says:  Some road distances from Batalha to:- Lisbon: 166 kms.- Madrid (Spain): 632 kms.- Paris (France): 1.683 kms.- Ankara (Turkey): 4.520 kms.Checking the site, you can find some more road distances together with the driving times and the best routes. 

 solopes Says:  Funny thing!In the 16th century, the people around one of the most beautiful temples in the world, demanded... a church. And a church was built with a complex name contrasting with its modesty. There it is, just across the street from the monastery, deserving a quick look to... 

 Martin_S. Says:  I have spoken to many friends about visiting tourist sites and taking photos. Most often when we ask one another "Did you see.....?", you find that there were details that missed your eye. This is a direct result of the sensory overload that some of the OVERLY detailed...