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Ermida da Senhora do Fetal

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Rua Nossa Senhora do Fetal
2440, Reguengo do Fetal

Batalha

Mannerist chapel built in 1585. At the end of the 17th century it was covered with tiles and, in 1905, received a tile panel by Roque Gameiro alluding to the miracle of Our Lady of Fetal.

Museu da Comunidade Concelhia da Batalha (MCCB)

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Largo Goa, Damão e Diu, 4
2440-901, Batalha

Batalha

Located in the historic center of Batalha, next to the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, this cultural space illustrates the history of this territory through a journey that begins with the formation of the universe, passing through geological and paleontological records, encountering the first human traces, highlighting the Roman Villa of Collippo, marking the Royal Battle that dictated the independence of Portugal and the construction of the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, exhibiting the socio-cultural aspects of the people of this region up to the present day. The entire chronological journey is illustrated by a diverse collection, complemented …

Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Fetal

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Rua Nossa Senhora do Fetal
2440, Reguengo do Fetal

Batalha

The sanctuary consists of a hermitage and a cemetery, both built in the 16th century. The Feast of the Holy Spirit takes place here, based on the popular story of a girl who herded cattle and asked for bread to survive. Thus, during this festival everyone receives bread, sponsored by the emperor, an individual who, by virtue of a promise, bears the costs.

Grutas da Moeda

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Largo das Grutas da Moeda
2495-028, São Mamede

Batalha

Caves discovered in 1971 that feature a gallery/room/shaft configuration. They have beautiful rooms and galleries filled with limestone formations, with a visitable length of 350 meters and a depth of 45 meters. There is an underground bar located in an adjacent cave, Cova da Moura, where there is a fully illuminated cave extending for about 50 meters.

Jardim do Lena

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Rua Infante Dom Fernando
2440, Batalha

Batalha

A very pleasant green space with grassy and flowery flowerbeds. It also has garden benches where you can rest and appreciate the beauty of the place.

Galerias Mouzinho de Albuquerque

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Praça de Mouzinho Albuquerque
2440, Batalha

Batalha

A gallery located in the old City Hall building, exhibiting various shows of different visual arts, such as painting, sculpture and photography.

Reguengo do Fetal

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Reguengo do Fetal
2440, Reguengo do Fetal

Batalha

Reguengo do Fetal is located north of Fátima and is extremely well-known among climbers. With typical regional architecture, the main points of interest are the parish church (a Property of Public Interest), built in the 16th century with alterations in the 18th century, the chapels of Our Lady of Fetal and Saint Matthew, the wayside cross, and the Eay of the Cross. In October, the pilgrimage maintains the old tradition of the night procession illuminated by thousands of lanterns made from snail shells. Besides climbing, a hunting area for tourists can be found near the village.

Igreja Matriz da Batalha

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Largo da Misericórdia
2440, Batalha

Batalha

A Manueline, Baroque, and Revivalist church built in 1514. It consists of a chancel and an attached sacristy. The two altars and the baptismal font come from the Monastery Church.

Jardim da Cerca

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Rua da Ponte Nova
2440, Batalha

Batalha

A spacious and pleasant area with Portuguese-style cobblestone paving. The paths lead visitors past flowerbeds, drinking fountains, diverse vegetation, a lake with animals, and a picnic area.

Mosteiro da Batalha

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Largo Infante Dom Henrique
2440-109, Batalha

Batalha

This is one of the largest and most beautiful Gothic monuments in Portugal, being the first example of Manueline art from the 16th century. The Batalha Monastery is the most striking symbol of the Avis Dynasty. King João I, following a vow to the Virgin Mary should he win the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, ordered the work to begin the following year, under the direction of the Portuguese architect Afonso Domingues. This phase resulted in a large part of the church's structures and two wings of the cloister. In 1402, the direction of the works passed to Master Huguet. …

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