Queluz Trip Overview
The Sanctuary of Fátima is one of the greatest references of the Marian cult, to which pilgrims from all over the world flock.
Batalha Monastery grew alongside the Santa Maria da Vitória Monastery, whose construction began in 1386, on August 14, 1385. On that day, not far from the place where this imposing monument stands today, D. João, Mestre de Avis, defeated the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota and saved national independence.
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* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Queluz, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Queluz, Central Portugal, Portugal
The Sanctuary of Fátima is one of the greatest references of the Marian cult, to which pilgrims from all over the world flock.
Batalha Monastery grew alongside the Santa Maria da Vitória Monastery, whose construction began in 1386, on August 14, 1385. On that day, not far from the place where this imposing monument stands today, D. João, Mestre de Avis, defeated the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota and saved national independence.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Paroquia de Fatima e dos Pastorinhos, Rua Padre Manuel Antonio Henriques, Fatima 2495-564 Portugal
Visit the Sanctuary of Fatima
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Batalha Monastery, Largo Infante Dom Henrique 2440, Batalha 2440-484 Portugal
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, also known as the Monastery of Batalha, is arguably one of the most beautiful works of Portuguese and European architecture.
This exceptional architectural ensemble resulted from the fulfillment of a promise made by King João I, in gratitude for the victory in Aljubarrota, a battle fought on August 14, 1385, which assured him the throne and guaranteed independence from Portugal.
The works continued for over 150 years, through various construction phases. This duration justifies the existence, in their artistic proposals, of (predominant) Manueline Gothic solutions and a brief Renaissance note. Several additions were introduced in the initial project, resulting in a vast monastic complex that currently has a church, two cloisters with outbuildings and two royal pantheons, the Capela do Fundador and the Capelas Imperfeitas.
Duration: 1 hour
