Tomar & Obidos

Fog greeted us again today! By the time we reached Tomar, it was mainly blue sky.

Tomar is known as Templer City, founded by the Knights Templer in 1160, when land was granted to them. The Convent of Christ is the main attraction.

On to the Mosterio da Batalha (Mosteiro de Santa Maria). It was built in 1385 to celebrate a military victory. It took two centuries to build, and one of the chapels was never finished. There are several distinct chapels and cloisters within the complex. Since it was Sunday, there was a service in the main chapel.
Chapel was impressive, especially with the sun shining in the stained glass window, which reflected on the walls
On the roof of the unfinished chapel are outside pipe organs. At one time they could be heard thru out the village.

Last stop was the village of Obidos. Obidos is surrounded by a Roman built wall. Very quaint streets, with the church being converted into a book store.Read more