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THE MONASTERY OF BATALHA (Portugal)
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória was built in answer to a vow made by King João I to the Virgin, if the Castillian's invader were defeated in the Battle of Aljubarrota. Elected by UNESCO as World Heritage, it is a grand monument to the closing phase of Portuguese Gothic whose building began in 1388. The first plans, work of Mestre Afonso Domingues, included: the Church, the Cloisters, the Chapter's House and the Convent annexes introducing the style in the model followed by the mendicant orders (Franciscans and Dominicans). The church in the shape of a Latin Cross, three navesands at the head of the nave, four side chapels stand on either sides of the high-altar. The master craftsman Huguet was responsible for the construction of the vaults, the Founder’s Chapel, the King Duarte’s Pantheon (Unfinished Chapels), and he also left the mark of flamboyant gothic's decoration.
Inside the Founder’s Chapel we find the royal tomb of King John I, Filipa de Lencastre and the tombs of their sons. The beauty of the stained glass represents scenes of the Visitation, Adoration of the Magi, the flight into the Egypt and the Resurrection of Christ. The lateral chapels have some altars from different periods and some medieval tombs. Behind the transept at the back of the church, access is gained to the Royal Cloisters; here the Manueline open stone and sculpting are magnificent.
Afonso Domingues was responsible for the work of the Chapter's House that rises to a single vault that has no other support than the walls. Here the tomb of the Unknown Soldier is set into the paving and a permanent guard of honour stands there without moving.
The modestly built and decorated Cloisters of King Afonso V, where in fact the capitals are not decorated at all, in contrast to the Pantheon of King Duarte "Unfinished Chapels" with the fine carved stone work. This pantheon houses the tombs of King Duarte and Queen Leonor as well as the luxurious doorway worked by Mateus Fernandes. Some unfinished work notes accentuate the unfinished nature of the project.
From the outside it is easy to see the gargoyles along the upper part of the walls. It is one of the unquestionable most beautiful gothic monuments of Portugal and of the World.

If you're interested you can take a look at [link] (360º panoramic photos)

~PsychoticBreak Dec 6, 2009

so sweeeet!

~helcarosse Sep 20, 2005

this is wonderful!!!.... *sigh*

~prophet2012 Aug 17, 2004 Hobbyist Photographer

You must have long arms considering the statue itself stands pretty high, and I should know cuz I've been there myself

so good job!

`In-Apt Jan 4, 2004

funny enough, I have a picture taken (well, more than one actually) in the " capelas imperfeitas" as well...

bastante diferente, pq eu sou mauzinho e ñ liguei mt à corda q me proibía de chegar mais perto...

~dreamstock Jan 4, 2004 General Artist

Hehe! Those are more than perfect!

Eu tenho que lá voltar brevemente. Naquele dia havia muita gente.

Obrigada, Pedro!

`In-Apt Jan 4, 2004

queres combinar ir juntos, e trabalhar em conjunto???

~dreamstock Jan 4, 2004 General Artist

Óptima idea! Hehe!
Eu ficava a controlar o pessoal e tu, com todo o teu talento para a fotografia, saltavas a corda e tiravas umas fotos excelentes.

A minha máquina digital é péssima.
Tenho uma excelente, toda manual. Preciso de aprender algo mais sobre fotografia.

`In-Apt Jan 4, 2004

fica combinado então???

Qd quiseres....

Eu tbm queria uma digital melhorzinha, mas tenho uma canon EOS de filme que, apesar de ser das mais baratas é bem boazinha e dá para aprender....

~Madelaine Dec 30, 2003

Awe, him and his wife! Were they in luuuurve?

~dreamstock Dec 31, 2003 General Artist

Hehe! I guess they were forced to it.
They always were!
Hummm.. Let's say that, if for any strange reason, they were in luuuuurve, their lurve is dead now.
Thank you, Madelaine.

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