The Imperfects Chapels

The famous "Capelas Imperfeitas" in the Monastery of Batalha are a perfect artwork. The extraordinary porch leading to the chapels, without question, is a jewel of Manueline art. In my opinion the highlight of the monastery, without taking anything from the set value that is magnificent in its entirety. When one looks at the beauty there's no choice but to marvel at the greatness of the human able to make such beautiful works. It has nothing imperfect. Not finished. King Duarte commanded the building to be his tomb. At his death the work was interrupted. Then King Don Manuel took up the work and soon after left without finishing it.