Aljubarrota Battle Foundation

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Leiria > Porto de Mós > Calvaria de Cima > São Jorge

Location

It is located in the village of São Jorge, in the parish of Calvaria de Cima, Porto de Mós, in the district of Leiria, Portugal.

What You Can Discover

- Aljubarrota Battle Interpretation Centre: A place dedicated to the preservation, study and sharing of the remarkable Battle of Aljubarrota of 1385.

- Open Exhibitions: With a generous area of 900 square meters, these exhibitions illuminate the Battle of Aljubarrota, its historical era, and archaeological discoveries from the battlefield.

- Multimedia Show: Watch a thrilling multimedia recreation of the Battle of Aljubarrota and its unfolding in a special auditorium.

- Educational Activities: A varied program for schools, groups, families, and individual visitors.

- Temporary Exhibitions: A space dedicated to exhibitions that change periodically.

- Shop: Opportunity to buy memorable souvenirs.

- Cafeteria: Place to rest and savor local delicacies.

- Picnic Park: An outdoor space for picnics.

- Medieval Engineering Park: Explore and interact with fascinating medieval contraptions.

Aljubarrota Battle Museum

- Encompasses three exhibition halls that make use of multimedia technology.

- Campo de São Jorge: The site where the historic Battle of Aljubarrota unfolded.

- Points of Interest: Includes the Chapel of São Jorge and parts of the Portuguese army's defensive system.

Additional Activities

- Educational Service: Enjoy guided tours, workshops, and family events.

- Annual Events: Don't miss the annual celebrations of the Battle of Aljubarrota on August 14th.

- Audio Guides: Available in eight languages for a more engaging experience.

- Cafeteria: The ideal place to relax and enjoy meals.

The Mission of the Aljubarrota Battle Foundation

- Dedication to the preservation of Portugal's historical battlefields.

- Recovery and valorization of battlefields associated with the independence of Portugal.

- Historical and archaeological investigations in collaboration with Portuguese universities.

- Promotion of the relevance of these battles in the formation of Portugal's national identity.

- Opening Interpretation Centres of historical battles to the public.

- Transformation of battlefields into places of study and research.

- Historical reenactment shows of battles.

- Conferences on the History of Portugal.

- Exchange of knowledge and culture with international institutions.

- Partnerships with the Portuguese State and cultural and scientific institutions.

The Aljubarrota Battle Foundation and the Battlefields in Portugal

- Contributes to the preservation of Portugal's historical battlefields.

- Offers cultural and educational opportunities to visitors.

- Enriches the country's rich historical and cultural heritage.

- Stimulates interest in the history of Portugal and its struggle for independence.

- Makes places of great historical relevance accessible to national and international tourists.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centro_de_Interpretação_da_Batalha_de_Aljubarrota

https://www.fundacao-aljubarrota.pt/page/a-fundacao#a-fundacao

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt