Largo Infante Dom Henrique Batalha, Portugal, 2440-109 Phone: +351 244 765 497 Website The Batalha Monastery, also known as the Monastery of Saint Mary of Victory, whose construction lasted for more than 150 years, resulted from the fulfilment of a promise made by King João I, in gratitude for the victory in Aljubarrota, on August 14, 1385, which assured him the throne and guaranteed the independence of Portugal. In the possession of the Dominicans until the extinction of the religious orders in 1834, this monument was later incorporated into the Public Treasury and is currently managed by Museus e Monumentos de Portugal and takes on the triple role of cultural, tourist and devotional space.
Hours of operation: October 16th through March 31st Monday through Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm), April 1st through October 15th Monday to Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 18.30 (6:30 pm). Closed: January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, December 25.
Public parking lots are within easy walking distance.
Admission: €15,00, Seniors (65 years or older) €7,50, Youth between 13 and 24 years €7,50, Children up to and including 12 years old free. You must pay admission to access the token machine.
Token Machine is inside the church inside the walkway surrounding the cloister. Cost to dispense: €2 each design (Machine accepts €2 coin, €1 coins, €.50 coins, €.20 coins or €.10 coins). Design:
1) Front: Batalha Monastery building with 'Mosteiro Da Batalha Leiria'.
Reverse: Eight stars surrounding an outline of the country of Portugal with 'National Tokens Portuguese Heritage'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 39° 39' 34" N Longitude: 8° 49' 34" W
Google Maps coordinates: M55F+MQ Batalha, Portugal
March 30, 2025. The token is of great quality. MWHTH
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