city tour Tomar, route of the Templars, Jewish quarter of Tomar
An unforgettable tour Templars in Portugal, discover the importance of this religious order in the construction of Portugal. The Templars and the Portuguese discoveries visit the oldest synagogue in Europe.
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city tour Tomar, route of the Templars, Jewish quarter of Tomar
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Tomar
After leaving Lisbon we arrived in the city of Tomar -. Conquered from the Moors in 1147 by the first Portuguese King, D. Afonso Henriques, it was then donated to the Templars in 1159. Take a city bathed by the Nabão River. visit to the historic center, visit the synagogue and the Jewish quarter.
Convento de Cristo
The Conveto de Cristo in Tomar, belonged to the Order of the Templars. Founded in 1162 by the Grand Master of the Templars, Dom Gualdim Pais. Visit Charola, a mythical place where the Templar knights gathered to pray. World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO
Castelo de Tomar
The construction of Castelo de Tomar started in 1160, at the hands of the Templars, as part of a line of defense against Muslim attacks. This objective was to be proved in 1190, with an attack by the forces of the emir of Morocco, in which Tomar not only resisted the siege but inflicted heavy casualties on them, passing one of the castle doors to be called the Blood Gate. With the extinction of the order in 1312, King D. Dinis handed Tomar over to the Order of Christ, of which Infante D. Henrique, who would have resided in this castle, would become governor. From 1495, during the reign of D. Manuel I, several works were carried out within the castle grounds, such as the expansion of the Convento de Cristo and Paços da Rainha, creating one of the most beautiful Portuguese architectural ensembles, in a harmonious meeting of several architectural styles. Classified as a National Monument and a World Heritage Site
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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all departures are from Lisbon
