Entrance to Batalha Monastery, Leiría, 90 min

Get to know one of the most mysterious and incredible places in Portugal, the Batalha Monastery. Located in the heart of Portugal,Leíria.

It has been considered World Heritage by UNESCO since 1983, in addition to being also considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Its construction took more than 2 centuries, since it began in the 14th century and ended in the 16th century.

In this construction it is the first time that the Manueline style and the late Gothic are used at the same time, although the Gothic predominates. You can see this in the use of countless buttresses or gargoyles.

Once you have admired the exterior of this architectural wonder, you will prepare to enter the interior of this Monastery. The first thing you will be amazed at is the Main Portico. In it you will see 78 statues with a decorative function of characters from the Old Testament. Later you will access the Central Nave full of Gothic columns, pillars and stained glass windows.

One of the most important rooms of the Monastery is the Founder's Chapel; it contains the tombs of John I and his family, including his son Henry the Navigator. In addition It also stands out for its stained glass windows.

On the other hand, you can also visit the Chapter Room, covered by a star vault where the tomb of the “unknown soldier” is locatedin honor of the number of objects that were found there. have been found from World War I belonging to fallen soldiers. After visiting this room, we recommend that you access the cloisters, two places full of mystery.

But what we assure you will leave you speechless is theUnfinished Chapels. It is found in the open air due to the number of problems that arose, the death of the architects, the lack of supplies and the wars that did not cease. These chapels were used as the pantheon of the Portuguese monarchs.

And finally, if you want to have an experience of ten, we advise you to go and visit the Ancient Reflector, a museum that collects everything from documents to trophies and helmets of soldiers. unknown fallen of World War I.

Don't miss this wonderful, disturbing and incredible experience we are waiting for you!