Portugal, Monastery of Batalha, Founder's Chapel, effigies of Joao I and Philippa of Lancaster

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Batalha Monastery (Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria de Batalha) is a magnificent example of medieval Portuguese architecture. In 1385, King Joao I vowed that if his outnumbered army defeated the Castilians at the important Battle of Aljubarrota, he would build a magnificent monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The construction of the Founder's Chapel was a late decision by Joao I. In 1434, a year after the king's death, it had been completed, and the royal couple's remains were laid to rest there. The architect was Huguet. The Monastery was designated a World Heritage Site in 1983.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Portugal, Monastery of Batalha
Photo credit: © Shmuel Magal / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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