Convent of Christ in Tomar World Heritage Site

Official name

Convent of Christ in Tomar | UNESCO

Country

Portugal | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Tomar (Santarem)
39.6047° Lat, -8.4175° Lon | Map

Code

265

Time Zone

Europe/Lisbon (WET, +0000)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1983. Originally designed as a monument symbolizing the Reconquest, the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar (transferred in 1344 to the Knights of the Order of Christ) came to symbolize just the opposite during the Manueline period – the opening up of Portugal to other civilizations.