The monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, also called monastery of Batalha is, arguably, one of the most beautiful works of Portuguese and European architecture.
This exceptional architectural set resulted from the fulfillment of a promise made by King d. João I, in thanks for the victory in
Aljubarrota, battle fought on August 14, 1385, which secured the throne and secured the independence of Portugal.
The works lasted for more than 150 years, through various stages of construction.
This length justifies the existence of artistic proposals of solutions (predominant) Gothic manueline and Renaissance pointing briefly.
Several additions were introduced in the initial project, resulting a wide monastery currently has a church, two cloisters with attached outbuildings and two Royal pantheons, the founder's Chapel and the Imperfect Chapels.
