Convent of Christ (Tomar)
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The Convent of Christ of Tomar, also called Convent of Christ or Monastery of Christ, is a former Catholic convent in Tomar, Portugal.
A view of the Convent and Castle complex of Tomar
Book of the deeds of the Order of Christ ordered to be made by Sebastian of Portugal in 1560, intended for the registry office of the Order-based, at the time, in the Convent of Christ.
The main church of the Convent of Tomar constructed by the Knights Templar
Detail of the round church, view from the nave
Tomar
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Tomar, also known in English as Thomar, is a Portuguese city and a municipality in the historical Ribatejo Portuguese province, and in Santarém district. The town proper has a population of about 20,0
Convent of Christ (Tomar)
…de Cristo de Tomar), also called Convent of Christ (Convento de Cristo) or Monastery of Christ (Mosteiro de Cristo), is a former Catholic convent in Tomar, Portugal. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the…
View of the town of Tomar and the Nabão river
Praça da República (Republic Square) and Paços do Concelho (17th century Town Hall), in Tomar. The bronze statue represents Gualdim Pais, founder of the town.
View of the round Templar church (12th century) of the Convent of the Order of Christ