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The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, known as the Monastery of Batalha (that literally translated means the Monastery of the Battle), is located in the town of Batalha in the center region of Portugal. It was built as a result of the promise made on the battlefield, by King João I to the Virgin Mary, under the pressure of all that was at stake, to build a monastery if victory were his on the famous 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota over the Castilians. It serves as well as the burial church of the 15th-Century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royals. The Monastery (that is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal), gave life to its surroundings and shaped their development over more than six centuries. As Capelas Imperfeitas (The Unfinished Chapels) remain as a testimony of the fact that the monastery was never actually finished. They form a separate octagonal structure tacked on the choir of the church and only accessible from the outside. It was commissioned in 1437 by King Edward of Portugal as a second royal mausoleum for himself and his descendants, but only him and his queen Eleanor of Aragon are buried here. The octagonal rotunda has seven radiating hexagonal chapels. In the corners of the chapels stand the massive unfinished buttresses, that were intended to support the vault. The portal rises to a monumental fifteen meters. It was originally built in Gothic style, but was transformed beyond recognition by Mateus Fernandes into a masterpiece of Manueline style and completed in 1509. The Monastery of Batalha has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. http://bit.ly/1RG9D2m
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Lungomare Federico II di Svevia, 25, 93012 Gela CL, Italy
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Archeo Hotel

Archeo Hotel

Viale Indipendenza, 7 Gela CL
The price is CA $163 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
CA $163
CA $180 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach property in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Piazza Umberto I and Biviere di Gela are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Quiet Gela property
Lovely, small property near (1km) beaches. Small hotel equals small staff, but they try to meet your needs. Would recommend for quiet couples vacation.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Archeo Hotel
Hotel Sileno

Hotel Sileno

3 out of 5
S.S.117 BIS Gela CL
The price is CA $96 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $96
CA $106 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions L'Acropoli di Gela and Gela Archeological Museum are located ...
5.4/10 (31 reviews)
What we needed
The stay was good, we were passing through Gela for the night. Being easy to locate and check in ticks boxes for us. It’s a bit run down on the outside but our room was fine.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2019

Hotel Sileno
Villa Aries - Torre di Manfria Hill

Villa Aries - Torre di Manfria Hill

Via Torre di Manfria, 23 Gela CL
The price is CA $263 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $263
CA $289 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Torre di Manfria and Manfria Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Beautiful grounds and easily accessible private beach. Friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Villa Aries - Torre di Manfria Hill
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Appartamenti Sud Est

Appartamenti Sud Est

Via Pescara 28 Ragusa RG
Stay at this apartment in Ragusa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Tourist Port Marina di Ragusa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great apartment and lovely hosts

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Appartamenti Sud Est
Villa Oasi, elegant villa with private swimming pool just 2 km from the sea

Villa Oasi, elegant villa with private swimming pool just 2 km from the sea

Caucana-finaiti-casuzze-finaiti Nord Sicilia
Stay at this villa in Santa Croce Camerina. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Caucana and Tourist Port Marina ...
Villa Oasi, elegant villa with private swimming pool just 2 km from the sea
Wunderbar, Wonderful villa with pool heated

Wunderbar, Wonderful villa with pool heated

Caucana-finaiti-casuzze-finaiti Nord Sicilia
Stay at this villa in Santa Croce Camerina. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Caucana and Spiaggia di Anticaglie ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Was a lovely place to stay. Very nice and relaxing. Lovely host

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Wunderbar, Wonderful villa with pool heated
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Popular places to visit

Torre di Manfria

Learn about the local history of Gela with a stop at Torre di Manfria. Wander the sandy beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Torre di Manfria

Biviere di Gela

Explore the great outdoors at Biviere di Gela, a lovely green space in Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Biviere di Gela

Gela Archeological Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gela Archeological Museum in Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Gela Archeological Museum

L'Acropoli di Gela

You can find out about the history of Gela when you stop by L'Acropoli di Gela. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

L'Acropoli di Gela

Piazza Umberto I

Learn about the local history of Gela when you take a trip to Piazza Umberto I. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Piazza Umberto I

Greek Fortifications

You can find out about the history of Gela when you stop by Greek Fortifications. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Greek Fortifications

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