Batalha: Monastery of Batalha Ticket

Batalha Monastery,
Why you must go

Visit the Batalha Monastery located near Lisbon! Batalha Monastery is listed as a UNESCO cultural heritage site and is a famous attraction visited by many tourists every year. Batalha Monastery, built to commemorate King Joao I's victory in the war against the Castilian army, is a Gothic-style building that was built over 150 years ago. It is known to the Portuguese people as a place that symbolizes independence and pride.

History and Architecture

History of Batalha Monastery

• King Joao I, who won the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, is known to have expressed his gratitude to the Virgin Mary and pledged to build a monastery.
• Construction began in 1386, completed in 1515
• The construction of the monastery involved the support and efforts of several kings.
• Although parts of the monastery were renovated in the 19th century, the original architecture is well preserved.

architecture

• Manueline Style: A unique style that combines Portuguese Gothic and Renaissance styles.
• Flamboyant style: characterized by curved lines and floral decorations
• Mudejar style: style influenced by Islamic architecture

• Tombs : There are tombs of Portuguese kings, including King Joao I, Queen Philippa, and Prince Enrique.
• Unfinished chapel : a beautiful chapel in the Manueline style
• Corridor : Corridor decorated with delicate carvings
• Monastery : Exhibition showing monastic life