Mosteiro da Batalha
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, better known as the Monastery of Batalha and also known as the “Temple of the Fatherland”, is a Dominican monastery located in the village of Batalha, in the Leiria district in the Centro region, province da Beira Litoral, in Portugal, which was built in 1386 by King João I of Portugal in thanks to the Virgin Mary for the victory against Castilian rivals in the battle of Aljubarrota. This monastery of the Order of São Domingos was built over two centuries until around 1563, during the reign of seven kings of Portugal, although since 1388 the first Dominican friars lived there. An example of late Portuguese Gothic architecture, or Manueline style, it is considered a world heritage site by UNESCO, and on 7 July 2007 it was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
The Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, better known as Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, is a Portuguese monastery, built at the end of the 15th century by King Manuel I and was handed over to the Order of São Jerónimo. It is located in the parish of Belém, in the city and municipality of Lisbon. It has, since 2016, the status of National Pantheon.
The culmination of Manueline architecture, this monastery is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic complex of its time and one of the main hall churches in Europe. Its construction began at the beginning of the 16th century and lasted for a hundred years, having been directed by a remarkable group of architects/masters of works (note the decisive role of João de Castilho).
The Jerónimos Monastery has been classified as a National Monument since 1907 and, in 1983, it was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the Torre de Belém. On July 7, 2007 it was elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal.
Santuário de Santa Luzia
The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (also known as the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia), built on the west end of Monte de Santa Luzia, in Viana do Castelo, is undoubtedly one of the most famous and emblematic monuments in the country.
This temple is an excellent example of neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic architecture. The construction of the sanctuary at the top of Monte de Santa Luzia began in 1904 and was completed in 1959, due to the initiative of the Brotherhood of Santa Luzia.
To reach the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, you can choose to take a car, climb the many steps or use the Santa Luzia elevator, which can transport up to 24 people. The trip is 650 meters, with a slope of 160 meters and a total duration of six to seven minutes.
Porto
Porto is the city that gave its name to Portugal (Portucale) and the famous Portuguese wine with the same name. But the city is not just that, and it is no wonder that in 2012, 2014, 2017 it was chosen as the best European tourist destination. When visiting Porto, you will discover a city full of charm, where the old blends perfectly with the modern, a city that is cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. Porto is a source of inspiration, where those who visit always end up coming back!
Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira
Built before the 11th century, the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is older than the Portuguese nation. According to history, it was here that the battle of São Mamede (Guimarães) was prepared, a battle that brought the future first Portuguese king D. Afonso Henriques and his mother Teresa de Leão, who was in the place of present-day Spain, face to face.
During your visit, walk along the walls, admire the beautiful keep with 4 towers and the chapel in honor of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação.