The 8 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Tomar, Central Portugal

July 5, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Tomar (Portuguese pronunciation: [tuˈmaɾ]), also known in English as Thomar, is a city and a municipality in Santarém District in Portugal. The town proper has a population of about 20,000. The municipality population in 2011 was 40,677, in an area of 351.20 km².
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1. Charola

Estrada do Convento Convento de Cristo, Tomar 2300-322 Portugal http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=186&identificador=ct115_pt
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Charola

Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

The “Charola of the Convento de Cristo (c. 1160 - c. 1250)” is a religious building. The Charola (or Rotunda) is an integral part of the historical complex called “The Convento de Cristo” which has been classified as a National Monument, and this in the year 1910, and as a World Heritage Site, in the year 1983. The date of its construction dates back to the castle's origins (c. 1160) and is closely linked to the early days of the kingdom of Portugal and to the Order of the Templars, having been internally reconfigured in the 16th century. It is representing an confluence of Romanesque and Gothic styles, integrating Manueline decoration and an important set of 16th century paintings and sculptures. It served as a private oratory for the Knights Templar and later became a chancel for the church built during the reign of King Manuel I.

2. Convento de Cristo

Igreja do Castelo Templario, Tomar 2300-000 Portugal +351 249 315 089 http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php
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5.0 based on 3,164 reviews

Convento de Cristo

Reviewed By Civls444

In order to see as much as possible of this extraordinary architectural and historical jewel you should allow a minimum of two hours. Just when you think you have explored every open room...wait! There is still more to see and marvel at. Don't be afraid to peek behind curtains and venture up small staircases.....

3. Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

Avenida da Horta D'El Rei, Tomar 2300-304 Portugal +351 21 853 6632 http://www.paroquia-santamariaolivais.org
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4.5 based on 187 reviews

Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

4. Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista

R. Sao Joao 135 Praca da Republica, Tomar 2300-568 Portugal +351 249 312 611 https://www.visitportugal.com/en/NR/exeres/57CDE5A6-2322-4331-A233-F74F2AE91343
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4.0 based on 315 reviews

Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista

Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States

Just when you think that Tomar could not get any more beautiful or idyllic, you come to the Praca da Republica, where the Igreja Saint John the Baptist is found. The church is constructed and decorated in that 15th century Manueline style that is so common to the period. Very ornate ornamentation decorates the portal going into the church. There is a lovely bell tower too. Inside, tiles are arranged in a trompe l'oeil pattern and there is a very beautiful painting of the last supper. Just another very beautiful church in Portugal. Worth seeing.

5. Capela de Santa Iria

Rua Marques de Pombal 36, Tomar 2300-510 Portugal
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Capela de Santa Iria

6. Igreja de Sao Francisco

Av. Gen. Bernardo Faria, Tomar 2300-535 Portugal
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Igreja de Sao Francisco

7. Capela de Sao Gregorio

Estrada do Prado, Tomar 2300-325 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/73222
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3.5 based on 10 reviews

Capela de Sao Gregorio

8. Capela de Sao Lourenco e Padrao de D. Joao I

En 110, Tomar 2305-020 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/70608
Capela de Sao Lourenco e Padrao de D. Joao I

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