This was so much more than we expected. The Roman tunnels…read morebelow the museum were very special. The Time and effort to build. One area reveals street paving going back centuries. With number tags. You can see the quality change. The museum is not just sculpture. It's also carpets , Flemish Art, Gold relics. This is a good experience.

Excellent collection of Portuguese art with a focus on sculpture but also painting, previous…read moremetals, earthenware etc. Collecting is mainly from the 11th century to the 17th century. Quite a bit is imported (mainly from Flanders), and is supposedly 'nativised' - I'm not sure what's wrong with embracing it as Flemish in its own right but anyway it's still excellent art. There're also some Roman remains and a few sculptures underneath, so you get even more bang for your buck. Admission is only 6€ and the collection is pretty big. There's some oriental objects too.

This little museum is so unsuspecting... it packs a really big religious and art history punch!…read more Most of the museum is based on the life of Santa Joana, who was a princess-turned-saint and inspired many artists to capture moments throughout her glorified life. The old convent has such a great feel to it, and the baroque-style church housed within is a serious showstopper. You can even walk up onto the altar! Almost nothing in this museum is roped off or barricaded, which is something I've never seen before with things that hold this much historic value. It really heightens the experience. It was one of the highlights of my time in Portugal, and I could not be happier I visited, also for the low low cost of 5 Euro! Whaaaaaaat? The only thing I'd mention that I was not a fan of is the custom merch in the little gift shop. It's very "cutesy" and child-like; seriously odd. Don't miss this if you are in Aveiro - a must see!!!

The inside is absolutely beautiful. 30000 books and architecture from the 1700's. Buy your…read moretickets online so you skip the line. 12.50 euros gets you the library, the palace and the church. Buy the cheapest ticket since the only thing you can see is the library, everything else is closed and from what I heard, it's always like that. No photos once you enter and your admission only allows you to stay inside for 10 minutes.

One of the most beautiful libraries in the world, this baroque library built in the early 18th…read morecentury in on the campus of the Universidade de Coimbra. The craftsmanship is unparalleled. There are three halls with books from floor to ceiling. We were told that most of the books can be requested from their archives on computer.

OK Free Good for a 15…read moreminute visit. The patio on the river overlooking the fountain is very relaxing.

Very nice museum that explains the whole story of Fatima and all apparitions. There are multiple…read morescenes and you can read along as you walk on this 2-floor museum.

This was stop on our personal driving trip in Portugal. It is UNESCO site and Rick Steve Europe…read moretrip episode. This monastery mainly to remember the soldiers who die in the war. The unique of this church is the gothic design of the church. It is beautiful stone work. They are very decorative. The entrance to the monastery is really beautiful. The visit will require two hours. This monastery is local at center region of the Portugal. One tip. If you decided to visit Batalha Monastery, Tomar Convent of Christ, Alcobaça Monastery, there is a combo ticket you can save some money. Just buy the combo ticket on the first place that you go for a seven day limited visit. The Batalha Monastery has many chamber. The sanctuary has tall columns to welcome you. Other chamber include tomb of King João I and other royals families. The courtyard has beautiful arches hallway. Each contain beautiful arch way entrance to garden. There is war chamber have displayed the medal, uniform, emblem, other war items. I love the last section we have visited. It is call the unfinished chapel. The column is beautifully crafted. It is one of the most beautiful thing I see in large scale. Do not miss that. It entrance is at the outside. So after you have finished everything inside don't forget to go to this no roof chapel.

The Batalha Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We stopped here on our Viking Cruises…read moretransfer from Lisbon to Porto and I'm so glad we did! It is intertwined with Portuguese history and is the burial place of the 14th to 15th century royalty the Portuguese call the "Illustrious Generation". These include King John I, his wife Philippa of Lancaster, and their children, including the fabled Prince Henry the Navigator. John I ensured the independence of Portugal. Prince Henry launched Portugal's Age of Discovery. They are buried in the octagonal Founder's Chapel. The Royal Cloisters lead from the church. They are an intricate Gothic wonder. The former Chapter House is now the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Adjacent is the Cloister of Dom Afonso V. It was added later, and is in a much simplified Gothic style. Lastly, a great surprise are the Unfinished Chapels, mortuary chapels commissioned by Duarte. Work was not taken up on them for nearly half a century, and by the time it was, the Manueline style had come into fashion under Manuel I. Thus, these eight chapel, open tot he sky are in a beautiful Manueline architecture. The monastery is simply a historical and visual treat.