Monastery of Batalha
by Nieves Nitta
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Monastery of Batalha
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Nieves Nitta
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Partial exterior view of the Monastery of Batalha (Portuguese: Mosteiro da Batalha), literally the Monastery of the Battle, a Dominican convent in the municipality of Batalha, in the district of Leiria, in the Centro Region of Portugal. The Monastery is a stunningly ornate Gothic creation dating mostly to the reign of King Joao I. This king began building Batalha Monastery - the full name of which is Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória - in thanks to the Virgin Mary for victory at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. King Joao and his family would also be buried here. Successive kings such as Duarte and Manuel I continued to add to Batalha Monastery, making their mark on this important structure. Blending a rich history with impressive architecture such as its vast vaulted ceilings, Batalha Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and also features as one of our top 10 tourist attractions in Portugal. Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to be copied, altered, or used in any way without prior consent from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting!
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February 6th, 2018
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