Convent of Christ, UNESCO World Heritage monastery in Tomar, Portugal.
The Convent of Christ combines multiple architectural elements across seven centuries, featuring four grand cloisters surrounding a central octagonal church called Charola.
King Dom Dinis established the Order of Christ in 1319, integrating former Templar possessions and supporting Portuguese maritime expeditions during the 15th century.
The complex displays architectural transitions through Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, representing Portuguese artistic development across generations.
Visitors can explore the monastery daily from 9:00 to 18:30 between June and September, with reduced hours from October through May.
The Pegões Aqueduct extends six kilometers across the landscape, demonstrating advanced engineering methods used to supply water to the monastery complex.
Location: Tomar (São João Baptista) e Santa Maria dos Olivais
Architectural style: Manueline
Operator: Direção-Geral do Património Cultural
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:30; October-May Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:30; January 1 off; May 1 off; December 25 off; easter off
Phone: +351249315089;+351249313481
Website: http://conventocristo.gov.pt
GPS coordinates: 39.60364,-8.41926
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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Janela de Cunhal Quinhentista
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Palácio de Alvaiázere
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Coreto de Tomar
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