Mosteiro da Batalha Audio Guide
Explore Mosteiro da Batalha with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A Dominican convent built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians in the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota. It is a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What you will hear
The Main Portal
Examine the Western facade and its grand portal, which features a profusion of 78 statues depicting biblical figures.
The Portal Tympanum
At the very center of the entrance arch, a detailed relief depicts a scene of cosmic order and expert stone craftsmanship.
The High Nave
Step inside to experience the impressive verticality of the church, rising over 32 meters while maintaining a strikingly narrow width.
Reflections on Stone
In the late afternoon, the interior of the church undergoes a quiet transformation through the play of light and shadow.
The High Nave
Inside the church, the narrowness of the space makes the ceiling seem much higher than its actual physical measurement.
The Founder's Chapel
Visit the first royal pantheon in Portugal, home to the joint tomb of King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster and their children.
Tomb of King John I of Portugal and Philippa of Lancaster
At the center of the Founder's Chapel lies a joint tomb that signifies a powerful historical and personal alliance.
Tomb of Henry the Navigator
This tomb belongs to a prince whose vision helped expand the known boundaries of the world through maritime exploration.
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