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In appreciation for winning the Battle of Aljubarrota and becoming the king of Portugal in the late 14th century, John I formed the town of Batalha (means battle) and commissioned the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vitória in praise to St. Mary for his victory. Below the gorgeous lattice window is an archivolt over the main portal. The façade contains 78 delicate Biblical carvings.

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Batalha Monastery Main Portal in Batalha, Portugal

Largo Infante Dom Henrique, 2440 Batalha, Portugal

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