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The Castle of the Templars and Convent of Christ more or less the same complex are extremely beautiful. Both are listed as world heritage of the UNESCO and I think once you have been there, you know why.
Check the link for information about the history of this place!
Written Jul 13, 2009
Website: http://www.manorhouses.com/unesco/whtomar.html
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Just a about three kilometers away from the convent you can have a look at the well preserved aqueduct which used to supply water to it. At the parking it is possible to climb it, but I am not sure if the statics of it allows to cross it. At least no signs were visible saying anything against it.
I think it is absolutely worth to come here and if you have time you can even walk here from the convent.
Written Jul 13, 2009
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In case you do not want to drive to the aqueduct, you can have a look at the place where it arrives at the convent. It is certainly no replacement but quite nice to see. There are two good places to see it, one is from the inside the Convent area, the other is from the outside on the opposite side to the entrance.
Written Jul 13, 2009
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A very unusual exhibition is located in the museum of matches. You will find uncountable numbers of matches from all over the world and of many decades. Interesting are the prints on the boxes as they tell you stories of different countries and epoches. You will remember many events in history for example the German reunion (you will e.g. find matches from GDR, BRD and the united Germany). Some match boxes have funny prints or show a touristic place.
I don't know if it is always for free, but I did not need to pay anything.
Written Jul 12, 2009
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Tomar is a pretty town, not only at daytime. So why not taking some nightshots? Especially the main square I found very suitable for some good shots...
I had no tripod with me that day, a planting pot and a garbage bin had to be substitute...
Written Jul 12, 2009
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In the middle of the old town you will find the nice main square.
On the upper side there is the city hall. Here D. Manuel I had lived for a while before he became king of Portugal.
In the center of the square you will see a statue. It is Dom Gualdim Pais who lived from 1118 to 1195. He was the founder of the city of Tomar.
On the lower side is the Church of São João Baptista.
During daytimes there are two cafes open with tables on the side of the square.
Updated Jul 12, 2009
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Rightin the center of the old town you will find the main square. At the lower side there is the Church of São João Baptista, which was built in the 15 and 16th century. I think it looks beautiful and fits perfect into the assembly of building around the square. Have a look a the beautiful manueline styled portal.
Some more information you will find at the link attached.
Written Jul 12, 2009
Website: http://tomar2.com.sapo.pt/joao.html
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If in Tomar, don't even think of missing the crusader castle at the top of the hill. It was built by Gualdim Pais, a master Templar, who also founded the town. After the order of the Temple was disolved, the castle passed onto the Knights of the Order of Christ, as well as most of the crusading knights themselves. It's useful if you do your own research about the history of the castle, as the information provided there is sketchy. A must for architecture and history lovers!
Written Sep 18, 2007
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I wouldn't say that there was one particular store or area, but smaller town equals smaller prices. I saw a lot of really nice shops on Rua Serpa Pinto and Rua de S. Joao. Rob was very amused with the mini ovens. There were also some nice small markets so if you were looking for culinary souvineirs (like we always are!) this may be a place to look.
Written Oct 11, 2006
Address: Rua Serpa Pinto and around
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one of the most important castles in the history of Portugal, in fact important and main events that occured took place in Tomar 8 hundred years ago. and the prettiest one. marvellous construction and still in good shape the walls and it´s main features in and outside the walls. grab ur cameras and shoot at will..
Updated May 9, 2006
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Q: How to get from Tomar to Fatima? I was convinced that the train from Lisbon ( changing it along the way) will take me to Fatima,...
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The small town of Tomar has a long and famous history, but it is with the Knights Templar that it has become so entwined. There are Roman settlements underneath the town, but the Templars are...
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Tomar packs a lot of interesting sights into a relatively small space. I only spent a short time here, but I came away impressed by the number of imortant historical sights and the physical layout of...
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Tomar is more than the nice convent with its famous window. Out of the easy circuit that allows "one day trips" from Lisbon, it needs a full day to be seen, but it deserves the day.
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Tomar - pretty town with interesting convent
For me Tomar was my first stop on my second visit to Portugal. My plan was to make a roundtrip through the middle and south of the country connected to the plces I have already seen during my stay in...
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. This town was created and building began on the castle on the 1st of March in 1160 by order of the first Grand Master of the all-powerful Order of the Knights Templar in Portugal.One of the most......
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