Batalha Monastery is a landmark in Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal, and a filming location for Damsel (2024). Built in 1386-1517, it was designed by Afonso Domingues, followed by Huguet, Fernão de Évora, and Mateus Fernandes, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal
Verified facts
- Appeared in Damsel (movie, 2024)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11637, SRC-11636, SRC-15981 - Built 1386–1517
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16063, SRC-16562, SRC-17242 - Designed by Afonso Domingues, followed by Huguet, Fernão de Évora, and Mateus Fernandes
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16063, SRC-16562, SRC-17242 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983); National Monument (1907)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16063, SRC-16562, SRC-17242
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11636 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2024/03/where-was-damsel-filmed.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11637 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsel_(2024_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15981 — https://www.ilovedouro.pt/en/blog/149/douro-as-the-setting-for-the-netflix-film-damsel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16063 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batalha_Monastery (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16562 — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosteiro_da_Batalha (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17242 — https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/mosteiro-da-batalha (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Damsel filmed?
Batalha Monastery, in Batalha, Leiria District, is a real-world filming location used for Damsel.
Who designed Batalha Monastery?
Batalha Monastery was designed by Afonso Domingues, followed by Huguet, Fernão de Évora, and Mateus Fernandes.
Where is Batalha Monastery located?
Batalha Monastery is located in Batalha, Leiria District.