Tomar

Tomar is a beautiful city, the county seat, the Central region, located on the beautiful banks of the river Nabão and in marshy land. As one of the most historic cities of Portugal, with so much to tell and see, Tomar was elevated to city status in 1844. With 43,000 inhabitants, was conquered from the Moors by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147 after being donated by the King to the Knights Templar in 1159.

The rich historical heritage of Tomar stand out landmarks such as the Convent of Christ, the Castle, the Church of St. John the Baptist in the fifteenth century, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (sixteenth century) and St. Mary of the groves, among many others . There is much to see and meet this charming Templar town, like the curious Matches Museum or the Museum Luso-Hebrew, or the fantastic Mouchão Park, with its beautiful gardens, cross the river Nabão. Among the many attractions taking also stands out for its religious art and tiles.

Take today is known for its tourist potential offered by the numerous historical buildings, archaeological remains and their fresh and leafy strolls in the gardens along the river Nabão. But there is much beyond the city and its magnificent historical monuments.

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