Batalha Monastery
At Batalha, you will
At Batalha, you will have the chance to visit one of the most impressive buildings in the country: the Monastery of Batalha. Built by order of King John I, its construction was a way of celebrating the victory in a battle against the Spanish, the Aljubarrota battle, that put the independence of Portugal at risk. Inside, you can see the tombs of both the King and his wife, as well as their sons and daughters, including the famous tomb of Prince Henry, the Navigator, who had a crucial role in the Discoveries period in Portugal.
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