Tomar Portugal The Templar castle and the Convent of the Knights of Christ in
It was founded as head-quarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal in the 12th century and contains some of the most significant Templar monuments in Europe. Tomar was especially important in the 15th century when it was a centre of Portuguese overseas expansion under Henry the Navigator, the Grand Master of the Order of Christ, successor organization to the Templars in Portugal. Classic Culture Antiquity Christian Catholic Religion Church Holy Cross Christ Devotion Love Culture Christianity Tranquillity Worship Religios Spirit Spiritual Classic Culture Art Artwork Historic Antiquity Centre Monument Style Architecture Site Medieval Abbey Monastry Baptistry Cloister Cathedral Tombstone Grave Death Funeral Procession Jesus Pray Virgin Mary
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