I think this is a fantastic building and well worth a visit if your passing near. There are lots of restaurants and cafe's nearby and a few interesting shops.
The church is free to enter, and the vaulted ceiling and accoustics are overwhelming. The whole architectural experience is simply stunning, and it is well worth the small amount to pay to look around the monastery.There was a strong military presence when we were there, with armed sentinels standing to attention either side of the tomb of the unknown soldier in the Chapter House. The gardens and bath house are remarkable, and it is worth looking for the "secret staircase" that leads from the first floor down to the bath houseThe unfinished chapel is magnificent, and it is only by walking in that you can fathom how it was intended to be completed.To the front courtyard is a massive bronze statue of General Nuno Alvares Pereira , who is credited for decimating the Castliians. Legend states that if the horse of such a statue is rearing (both front legs in the air), the rider died in battle; one front leg up means the rider was wounded in battle or died of battle wounds; and if all four hooves are on the ground, the rider died outside battle. In this instance, one leg is lifted, therefore I presume he was wounded in the battle.The main portal is a marvel of intricate carvings, and the family crypts are awe inspiring. Along with Fatima and Alocbaca, Batalha represents the might of the old Portugal and is well worth the visitThere are some great restaurants/cafes in the square facing the monastery
Pay the admission and see it all. This place is immense. The small chapel beside the church was especially beautiful. Fabulous architecture. Do see the unfinished chapels. Worth a detour.
This is a grand and imposing structure. I was wondering how they got to build it during those times when almost everything was done manually.
You can visit the church for free, but you will miss out if you stop here. Pay the entrance and go in. It is beautiful, surprising and moving! The unfinished chapels were incredible...and to think we almost gave them a miss!?!
This was part of a tour and we also had lunch here,,, A very impressive building but the over all view is marred by the centuries of pollution and the unfinished chapel.. still well worth seeiing....
Worth buying a ticket to get access to whole Monastery, video and attractions ...watch out for the soldiers, they are real !!
This monastery/ cathedral is one of the most beautiful in the world. The architecture is magnificent, the best of Manueline-Gothic.It looks like lace made in stoneA real must to any traveler to Portugal
In February its really fantastic, no queue, you can be alone and appreciate all you want, I would advise reading information before you visit it, as it has lots of history. A guide can give you only what they intend. The unfinished chapels are a must, the sculptures here are far more beautiful than in the interior. Richer than the Alcobaça monastery. Each colum needs special observation. so also the clausters.
We visited the monastery in Batalha en route from Lisbon to Porto. This was a well-deserved stop. We didn't need more than an hour to appreciate the church as well as the cloisters, but it was worth it nonetheless. If you are able to, tie it in with a visit to the monastery in Alcobaca (only 30 minutes away).