- In this tour we’ll visit the medieval castle of Tomar and the precious Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site. ... Tomar Castle and Convent of Christ.
- Tomar, Portugal and its Convent of Christ, fortifications and aquaduct is a former Knights Templar castle that should not be missed.
- A few miles south from Tomar is the Castle of Almourol . Dating back to the 12th century, it’s one of the many castles built by the Knights Templar Order.
- View of the imposing walls of the 12th century castle in Tomar. The castle was built by the leader of the Portuguese order of the Knights Templar...
- The most precious jewel protected by the Templar Castle of Tomar, is undoubtedly the Convent of Christ, with it’s round church called “La Charola”.
- The castle of the Knights Templar of Tomar was built by Gualdim Pais, provincial Master of the Order of the Temple, around 1160.
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- Planning tips and Map – Convento de Cristo, Tomar, Portugal
- Gate, Garden and Castle of the Knights Templar in Tomar
- Both the castle and convent were the headquarters of the Knights Templar until 1314 and of the Order of Christ from 1357 onwards. ... 4. Castle of Tomar.
- Shortened history of the castle : The castle of Tomar was built by order of the Temple in 1160, during the Reconquista.
- Castelo de Tomar. Castle built in the 12th century with the aim of becoming the seat of the Knights Templar.