It was a nice break to be able to leisurely wake up and lounge in bed this morning. We hope to do a rest day about once a week while on this journey. Tomar has been the ideal rest stop. There’s lotsRead more
It was a nice break to be able to leisurely wake up and lounge in bed this morning. We hope to do a rest day about once a week while on this journey. Tomar has been the ideal rest stop. There’s lotsRead more
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,Read more
A visit to the Former Seat of the Order of the Knights Templar and the Convent of Christ is an absolute must for anyone visiting Tomar so pull on those walking shoes and make the long trek uphill orRead more
Das Christuskloster und die Templerburg bilden ein in seiner Art einzigartiges Monumentalensemble. Es wurde 1983 von der UNESCO zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt. Seine Fläche entspricht der Fläche einerRead more
The Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a stunning blend of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, it evolved intoRead more
The Convent of Christ is a former Catholic convent. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights ofRead more
Die Christusritterburg von Tomar ist eines der herausragenden Baudenkmäler von Portugal.
Die Templerkirche ist das Kernstück der Ritterburg. Sie entstand in Anlehnung an die Grabeskirche inRead more
Der Convento de Cristo wurde 1160 vom Grossmeister der Templerorden gegründet. Er erinnert einerseit an die Templer, die als Erste die Ideale des adlichen Ritterums mit denen der Mönche verbanden,Read more
An hours bike ride from our base was Tomar, with its historic centre, riverside park complete with swans and ducks and natural setting adjacent to the Seven Hills National Forest is also home to theRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Castelo dos Templários, Castelo dos Templarios
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