World Heritage Identification Number: 264
World Heritage since: 1983
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇹 Portugal
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Monastery of Batalha: A Gothic Masterpiece Commemorating a Battle and Shaping a Nation
The Monastery of Batalha, located in the municipality of Batalha, Centro region of Portugal, stands as a testament to the country's rich history, architectural prowess, and religious devotion. Officially known as the Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory, this Dominican convent was constructed between 1386 and 1517 to honor the Portuguese victory over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Monastery of Batalha is a significant cultural and historical landmark that offers insights into Portugal's past while showcasing the evolution of Gothic architecture.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. It was to be the Portuguese monarchy's main building project for the next two centuries. Here a highly original, national Gothic style evolved, profoundly influenced by Manueline art, as demonstrated by its masterpiece, the Royal Cloister.
Encyclopedia Record: Batalha Monastery
The Monastery of Batalha is a Dominican convent in the municipality of Batalha, historical Beira Litoral province, in the Centro of Portugal. Originally, and officially, known as the Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory, it was erected in commemoration of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota and would serve as the burial church of the 15th-century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royalty. It is one of the best and original examples of Late Flamboyant Gothic architecture in Portugal, intermingled with the Manueline style. The monastery is a historic and cultural monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.Additional Site Details
Area: 0.98 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
Coordinates: 39.65778 , -8.82694
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