Batalha

Batalha is a town near Leiria. It is famous for its XIV century monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Understand In 1385, the Aljubarrota battle would end the ongoing war for Portugal's crown in favour of portuguese born Mestre de Avis, soon to be D. João I. In appreciation to the Virgin Mary having answered his prayers, the winner had a monastery erected near the location of the the battle. The settlement that was created to support the building of the monastery developed into the current town of Batalha. Get in By bus Batalha is connected to larger cities by Rede Expressos [1]. The nearest cities, Leiria and Fátima, are connected through Rodoviária do Tejo [2]. Get around See Mosteiro da Batalha Ponte da Boutaca Museum [3] Caves [4] Do Karting [5] Buy The farmers market takes place every Monday morning, 7h to 13h, near the swimming pool. Eat Drink Sleep Rooms at Gladius cafe, Praça Mousinho de Albuquerque, 7, [6]. Awesome find on a cold November night. Very cozy and pretty rooms. 30euro in a town where it seems only 3-4 star hotels at euro 45+  edit Contact Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!