Castelo de Tomar

Tomas was one of the most influential towns of the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period as it was the stronghold and religious home of the Templar Knights. The Order existed from 1118 to 1312, when the Pope extinguished it and deprived it of its immense wealth and assets.

However, King Denis I of Portugal cleverly transformed the disbanded order into a new organization known as the Order of Christ. This allowed him to appropriate their wealth and maintain control over Tomar’s castle and convent.

The castle and the Convento de Cristo are expansive and for the most part, impeccably preserved with minimal modern reconstruction. Perched high up the castle ramparts have magnificent views of the town.Baca selengkapnya