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The Monastery of Batalha is undoubtedly 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 secured the throne and guaranteed the independence of Portugal.
The works lasted for more than 150 years, through various stages of construction. This duration justifies the existence, in their artistic proposals, of gothic (predominant) Manueline solutions and a brief Renaissance note. Several additions were introduced in the initial project, resulting in a vast monastic ensemble that currently features a church, two cloisters with annexed annexes and two royal pantheons, the Founder's Chapel and the Imperfect Chapels.