Monastery of Batalha

World Heritage

Portugal

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The Dominican Monastery of Batalha was built to commemorate the Portuguese victory over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. This was the main building project of the Portuguese monarchy over the next two centuries. Here, a highly original National Gothic style continued to evolve, heavily influenced by Manueline art, with its masterpiece the Royal Monastery being a prime example.

# Royal Monastery

# Portuguese monarchy

# National Gothic architecture

# Manueline Art

# Building Projects