Charola in Convent of Christ, Round church in Tomar, Portugal.
The circular Charola features an octagonal central space surrounded by a sixteen-sided ambulatory with four chapels positioned at cardinal directions.
Built in 1190 as a Templar oratory, the Charola underwent major modifications during King Manuel I's reign when its entrance shifted from east to south.
The Charola's design draws inspiration from Byzantine churches and incorporates Romanesque elements influenced by religious buildings encountered during the Crusades.
The western section of the ambulatory contains large windows that illuminate the interior space, while a wooden choir loft occupies part of the structure.
Manueline paintings discovered on the ambulatory's vaulted ceilings remained hidden under lime following the 1755 earthquake until restoration work began in 1987.
Location: Tomar (São João Baptista) e Santa Maria dos Olivais
Architectural style: Romanesque art
Part of: Convent of Christ
Website: http://conventocristo.pt
GPS coordinates: 39.60359,-8.41897
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:17
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