What to do and see in Tomar, Central Portugal: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

September 10, 2021 Darwin Bolte

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.
Restaurants in Tomar

1. Corda Bamba

Rua da Fonte do Choupo A atividade pode ser realizada em diversos locais, ligue para mais informações, Tomar 2300-468 Portugal +351 939 931 279 [email protected] http://www.cordabamba.pt
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Corda Bamba

The best activity for soccer lovers! Talk to your friends and book now! Are you going to let this experience escape you? - Events by booking; - 15€ per person; - Recommended for groups of 10 to 24 people; - Includes insurance and monitors; - Includes field with dressing room / showers (Ferreira do Zezere). Possibility to be in your space. Special prices for groups. We create events of 1 day.

2. 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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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.

3. 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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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.....

4. 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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Igreja de Santa Maria dos Olivais

5. Museu dos Fosforos

Avenida General Bernardo Faria, Tomar 2300-535 Portugal +351 249 329 823 [email protected] http://cm-tomar.pt/index.php/pt/visitar-2/o-que-visitar#museu-dos-f%C3%B3sforos-cole%C3%A7%C3%A3o-visit%C3%A1vel
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Museu dos Fosforos

Reviewed By Javi_Varela - Vigo, Spain

Almost in front of the entrance of the raíl station you will see this museum. The access is free of charge. Inside there is a huge legacy of boxes, all times, all styles from countries around the world. Amazing & amusing

6. Janela do Capitulo

Estrada Do Convento, Tomar 2300-322 Portugal http://www.conventocristo.gov.pt/pt/index.php?s=white&pid=187&identificador=ct116_pt
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Janela do Capitulo

Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States

Located outside the convent, this tower and window was one of the most striking examples of Manueline style. The tower and the area around the windows was decorated with ornately carved sculpture. These related to the discovery of the New World. Some were sea creatures, seaweed, ropes and cables found on ships, exotic animal, etc. Just a stunning ample of Manueline at it highest.

7. Sinagoga e Judiaria

Rua Doutor Joaquim Jacinto 73, Tomar 2300-577 Portugal +351 249 329 823 http://www.cm-tomar.pt/index.php/pt/sinagoga
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Sinagoga e Judiaria

8. 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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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.

9. Synagogue of Tomar

Rua Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, 73 The synagogue has been renovated and is now open for visitors, Tomar 2300-577 Portugal +351 249 329 823 [email protected] http://www.cm-tomar.pt/index.php/sinagoga
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Synagogue of Tomar

THE SYNAGOGUE IS TEMPORARLY CLOSED FOR WORKS Visit the temporary exhibition of the synagogue's estate from December 20, 2017 in the Cultural Complex of Levada (João Carlos Everard street). We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Reviewed By manonthemove1812 - Mahwah, United States

Although not a operating synagogue any longer, this building we were told is the oldest remaining structure of what was a synagogue in the ibereian penninsula, dating back to the 1500s. We can only imagine the history of who passed through its doors throughout the centuries, and the stories it would tell us, could it actully speak to us! Hidden away in this quaint city, the building attract thousands of visitors a year, and has received many jewish artifacts from around the world in recent times, which adds to its character, since any original jewish artifacts have long been removed or destroyed.

10. Capela de Santa Iria

Rua Marques de Pombal 36, Tomar 2300-510 Portugal
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Capela de Santa Iria

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