The Monasteries of Portugal

The monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória na Batalha is in the district of Leiria. Its name comes from a battle fought in 1385 between the Portuguese and the Castilians (the Battle of Aljubarrota), won by the former. The building, in late Gothic-Manueline style, was left unfinished: there is in fact a chapel (the Capelas Imperfeitas) that lacks, among other things, a roof. Nearby there is a large car park with a brand-new free camper service, also perfect for an overnight stop.