Batalha Monastery Batalha, Portugal

King Joao I founded this Dominican monastery after winning a major battle. The splendid edifice was constructed over two centuries in the Gothic and Manueline styles.

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Location map of Batalha Monastery, Batalha, Portugal.
map of Batalha Monastery
Aerial view of Batalha Monastery, Batalha, Portugal.

Quick Facts on Batalha Monastery
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World Heritage Site Data
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ID
264
Names
دير بطليوس AR
Monastery of Batalha EN
Monasterio de Batalha ES
Monastère de Batalha FR
Монастырь Баталья RU
巴塔利亚修道院 ZH
Nation(s)
Portugal
Criteria
(i)(ii)
Size
0.98 hectares
Year Inscribed
1983