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Stay at Casa do Lago holiday villa to visit the Monastery of Saint Mary of Victory (or Monastery of Batalha)

The monastery construction began in 1386 to keep King Dom Joao vow to the Virgin Mary, in the Battle of Aljubarrota

beautiful stained glass pictures built during the medieval age



Tomb of King Joao and the English Noble Lady
Philippa of Lancaster, whose sons began the adventure of maritime discoveries

This masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic combines several influences as a result of its lengthy period of construction.

On 14 August 1385, at a short distance from the Monastery at Batalha, the decisive battle of Aljubarrota took place. With a small army, D. Joao, the future King of Portugal has defeated a huge Castilian army. This amazing victory brought an end to the claims of the King of Castile over to the throne of Portugal and has allowed the Portuguese King’s marriage with the English Noble Philippa of Lancaster, starting a new very important dynasty. In fact D. Henry, their son has launched Portugal in the overseas discoveries adventure, starting a new era in world’s history.

Detail of King Joao and Queen Philippa holding hands for the eternity
Founders of the Monastery: King Joao and the English Lady Philippa of Lancaster, whose sons launched Europe in the new era
of discoveries and globalization
Museums in Batalha:
Interpretation Centre of Aljubarrota's Battle
Batalha Museum
Nearby Monastery of Alcobaca
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