The Batalha Monastery in central Portugal is well worth a visit if you happen to be in Portugal, the photograph above giving a glimpse of what to expect. It is a truly impressive building and dates back to the fourteenth century when construction started. Now I am not a big museum or religious fan but this I was impressed with; I particularly liked the unfinished chapel reaching for the heavens.
There’s lots else in the area too such as Alcobaca, Fatima and a great safe seaside spot of San Martinho do Porto. I went to Batalha for a wedding and stayed at a family hotel belonging to relations of the bride. I may be bias but can definitely recommend their hotel.
Meticulous Mick 
Just beautiful!
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Thanks, it is a wonderful place to go and see, and all because of some good friends. MM 😀
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown.
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Thanks for re-blogging Oyia Brown, glad you liked it. MM 👍
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A fine piece of architectural photography. Beautifully taken,MM.
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Thanks Cath, the subject was pretty exceptional. ⛪
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Wow, that looks stunning Mick, great light 🙂
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The light is just so important for these places and I guess I got lucky once more. Seriously this is an impressive place that would have you drooling. MM 😎
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For sure, it looks truly amazing 🙂
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Lovely pic …
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Thank you for commenting and glad you like it. MM 👍
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Hey, I know that place! 😀
Did someone tell you the story of the architect that stood inside a cloister to prove to everyone that it wouldn’t fall apart?
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Not familiar with the story, so come on fire it at mne or put it on your own site, got me intrigued now. MM 😊
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Lovely shot, MM.
The shadows on the ground really add to the composition of this one.
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Thank you and for me your observation is spot on – without the shadows the picture would never have worked as well and I might not even have taken the picture. 👍📷
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