Church, mosque or temple · Portugal · Centro
Convent of Christ, Tomar
A hilltop fortress-convent tied to the Knights Templar and a famous Manueline window.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Convent of Christ, Tomar matters
The Convent of Christ began as a Templar stronghold and grew into a vast monastic complex. Its round Templar church has painted decoration, and the chapter house window is famous for twisting carved stone. Walk through the cloisters and out to the walls.
Talking points
- It began as a Templar stronghold.
- A round church survives.
- The carved window is world-famous.
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