Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota

About the museum

The Fundação Batalha de Aljubarrota began in 2002 the process of recovering and enhancing the São Jorge field, where the battle of 14 August 1385 was fought, and concluded that safeguarding the site required a centre that would present the event to the public in a rigorous and attractive way. With support from the Ministries of Culture and of National Defence, the former Military Museum was converted into the Interpretation Centre, which opened in 2008.

The building has a usable area of 1908 m². The exhibition occupies about 900 m² and is divided into sections devoted to the archaeology and memory of the site, to the political, social and economic context of the Crisis of 1383–1385, and to an auditorium for multimedia shows. The highlights include the archaeological trench, the bones of combatants bearing wounds, a tactile display of weapons, and the chronicles of Fernão Lopes, Ayala and Froissart.

The trail continues outside, across the former battlefield, with audio guides in eight languages and four chronotelescopes that place the visitor at moments of the combat. It includes the Capela de São Jorge, built by D. Nuno Álvares Pereira after the victory. By agreement, the centre is linked to the Mosteiro da Batalha (Batalha Monastery), raised in fulfilment of the vow of D. João I.

Highlights

• Archaeological trench and section on the archaeology of the battlefield
• Bones of combatants with signs of injury and tactile display of weapons
• Multimedia shows “A Batalha Real” and “Nuno Álvares Pereira”
• Outdoor trail across the battlefield with chronotelescopes and audio guides
• Capela de São Jorge, built by D. Nuno Álvares Pereira

Permanent exhibitions

• O sítio da Batalha de Aljubarrota: arqueologia e memória – First section, free admission, with the archaeological trench and the excavation campaigns since 1958.
• Contexto social, político e económico da Batalha Real – Section on the Crisis of 1383–1385, the armies, the bones of the combatants, the weapons and the chronicles.
• Espetáculos multimédia no auditório – “A Batalha Real”, an immersive recreation of the battle, and “Nuno Álvares Pereira”, a film about the Constable.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Fundação Batalha de Aljubarrota

Admission & discounts

The ticket includes both multimedia shows (choose one at the time of purchase). Discounts for holders of Inatel, Alberguista, ACP and Fnac cards, only for purchases at the counter.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The centre was designed for easy access; detailed information is not published on the pages consulted.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 young people), educational programme for families, tactile display of weapons and picnic area.

Getting there & parking

The centre is in São Jorge, on the EN1/IC2, between Batalha and Leiria.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Restaurant, café, shop and picnic area.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

The centre hosts events for companies (contact: info.geral@fundacao-aljubarrota.pt).

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