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City deeply connected to the history of the Knights Templar in Portugal, is located on the banks of the river Nabão and is bordered to the Southwest by the mountains d ´ Aire e Candeeiros. Presents some traces of the Paleolithic period, the Roman occupation and also the Arab presence, being, however, the marks of the Knights Templar and the order of Christ the most interesting. Take was conquered from the Moors in 1147 by Dom Afonso Henriques, in 1159, donated the castle of Waxes and Lands contiguous to the Templars. In the year 1160, these raised his greatest work, the Templar Castle of Tomar. In 1312, the Knights Templar was extinguished, by order of Pope John XXII, being then founded the military order of Christ. As early as the reign of Dom Manuel I in 1495, the Castle underwent several works, building the Convento de Cristo (World Heritage site) and the Paços da Queen. In the historic centre, you can visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, the Church of Santa Maria dos Olivais and the ancient synagogue of Tomar. Worthy of visit are still the Aqueduct of the convent of Christ (or Aqueduct of Pegões) and Castelo de Bode dam. This dam, built in 1951 in the Zêzere River, is one of the biggest attractions of the County, being a very popular location for water sports. Tomarense cuisine offers you delicious typical dishes: rice blood sausage with rapini, lamprey blood sauce, slices of Tomar, Candy Kiss me quickly, fresh cheese, pudding babybels sweets, cakes, eggs and chestnuts cheeses of gila. The biggest party in the municipality of Party Trays, which takes place only every four years, in early July. Domestic and foreign tourists flock to take to view the parade where passing trays decorated with flowers, bread and corn cobs.

What to do in Tomar

Albufeira de Castelo de Bode

Tomar

A dam on the Zêzere river, near the place where it meets the Nabão. It was finished in 1951. The 60 kilometres long reservoir, is quite fit for sports and for being in touch with nature. Every day it furnishes water to three million people, most of which from the Lisbon area. There are several nautical centres (with sailing, water …

Antiga Sinagoga de Tomar

Tomar

The synagogue of Tomar is probably the oldest Hebrew Gothic Temple. Temple built between 1430-60 and warrant close in 1496, during the expulsion of the Jews. After that was converted in prison and in 1923 is acquired by Samuel Schwarz and donated to the Portuguese State to create there the Portuguese-Hebrew Museum of Abram Zacuto. Saves a pillared room covered …

Castelo de Tomar

Tomar

Castle built in the 12th century with the aim of becoming the headquarters of the Knights Templar. Built in a towering, of the primitive building only the walls surrounding the Citadel, the castle with its Tower of homage and the circular Temple. Inside the temple you can see an octagonal cloister, construction of the Romanesque style. D. Henrique built two …

Convento de Cristo

Tomar

Initially belonged to the order of the temple and went on, in the reign of King Dinis, to the order of Christ. This is one of the major monuments of national architecture, where all steps aesthetic, from the 12th century to the 18TH CENTURY, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III, the main Cloister of the convent of …

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

Tomar

This temple is dated from the 13th century. It is said that it used to be part of a Benedictine convent, during the time period that this village was still called Nabância. It was rebuild by Gualdim Pais in 1160 that turned it in the Knights Templar pantheon. On its structure it presents some transition features from the Romanic style …

Mata Nacional dos Sete Montes

Tomar

The National Woods of the Sete Montes (Seven Hills) is quite important in the town of Tomar. It has 39 hectares of forests and gardens that once belonged to the Order of Christ. In 1938 the were acquired by the …

Aqueduto dos Pegões

Tomar

Building warrant in 1593, by Philip I, has a length of six kilometres and was intended to supply the convent of Christ. Consists of 180 arches, often overlapping and it took twenty years to be completed.

Igreja de São João Baptista

Tomar

This church foundation date is unknown, but it is certain that it was reconstructed by the end of the 15th century, by orders of D. Manuel, and finished by 1510. It has three naves defined by lancet arches and it …

Igreja e Convento de Santa Iria

Tomar

This church is in honour to Tomar city Patron Saint: Santa Iria. The present church resulted from the improvements done on the 16th century, standing out the fifteen hundreds door and a lateral chapel from João de Castilho. In this …

Padrão de Dom João I

Tomar

This is a 16th century Padrão. Is celebrates the gathering of D. João I Army and Constable Army for Aljubarrota Battle.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Tomar

It is one of the last works of John Castillo, Spanish architect born in 1475. The completion of the chapel took place in 1572-1573, designed to become the Pantheon of Dom João II. The building reflects the influence of Italian …

Roda Hidráulica do Mouchão

Tomar

Large wooden wheel, being one of the ex-libris of the city of Tomar. Deployed in the garden of Mouchão, beside the river Nabão, this wheel has pairs of buckets in clay, each with a capacity of five liters. It is …

Café Paraíso

Tomar

Coffee Paradise is one of the most emblematic areas of the city of Tomar. Their centuries-old walls witnessed stories and moments that feel the environment there lives, fostering a large cultural and intellectual experience. Who visit this afternoon will find …

Museu dos Fósforos de Aquiles da Mota Lima

Tomar

Museu que apresenta uma coleção com mais de 50 mil caixas de fósforos de todo o mundo, incluindo as primeiras fabricadas em Portugal. É agora a maior coleção do género em toda a Europa. Tudo começou quando Aquiles Mota Lima …

Percurso Centro Histórico - Colina do Castelo de Tomar

Tomar

The Castle Hill taking has enough attractions to attract any tourist, the convent of Christ, world heritage, and jewel of Manueline art. The Castle and its walls are worth a visit carefully, as well as the chapel of Nossa Senhora …

Jardim do Mouchão

Tomar

The most frequented leisure space in the historic center of the city of Tomar, with extensive landscaped spaces and large trees. Offers various equipment, including a beach volleyball court, a playground and an Inn.

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Where to eat in Tomar

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Where to sleep in Tomar

Hotel dos Templários
Hotel dos Templários

4 star

Renovated space, situated next to the historic centre, overlooking the Nabão River. Offers 163 rooms and 14 suites duplex, very well decorated and equipped wit…

Thomar Boutique Hotel
Thomar Boutique Hotel

3 star

Localizado na zona histórica de Tomar o Thomar, este hotel assenta num conceito assumidamente citadino que alia o conforto com um design marcante. Do rooftop p…

Hotel Bonjardim
Hotel Bonjardim

2 star

Boarding house with 14 rooms in the new area of the city, next to the main arteries and Templars.

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