Mosteiro da Batalha
Gothic monastery begun in 1386 to celebrate the victory at Aljubarrota, with the Founder’s Chapel—where D. João I and Infante D. Henrique rest—the Royal Cloister and the Capelas Imperfeitas. A World Heritage Site since 1983.
Leiria · Portugal
In the destination Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça.
In the photo: Mosteiro da Batalha
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The city
Town in the district of Leiria built around the Mosteiro da Batalha, erected to celebrate the Portuguese victory at Aljubarrota in 1385. The monastery, a World Heritage site, has the Founder’s Chapel, the Royal Cloister, the Capelas Imperfeitas and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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The local experience
Gothic monastery begun in 1386 to celebrate the victory at Aljubarrota, with the Founder’s Chapel—where D. João I and Infante D. Henrique rest—the Royal Cloister and the Capelas Imperfeitas. A World Heritage Site since 1983.