Tomar, Portugal
Convent of Christ
The Convent of Christ of Tomar, also called Convent of Christ or Monastery of Christ, 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 Knights of the Order of Christ, that later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century. The Castle and Convent of Christ in Tomar is a historic and cultural monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
- City
- Tomar
- Country
- Portugal
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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