Tomar is a city in Portugal, located in the Santarém District in central Portugal. Tomar is one of the gems in Portuguese history and was a center of Portuguese overseas expansion in the 15th century.

Tomar is one of the Portuguese cities with a long history, boasting numerous historical sites. Among them, the Convent of Christ in Tomar is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Catholic church, built in the 12th century, was originally the headquarters of the Knights Templar, symbolizing the conquests of the knights and later became a symbol of Portugal’s opening to other civilizations. The convent combines Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architectural styles, making it one of Portugal’s most important historical and cultural buildings.

In addition to the Convent of Christ, other must-visit sites in Tomar include the best-preserved medieval synagogue in Portugal, the Church of Saint John the Baptist, ancient squares, interesting buildings with Renaissance, Baroque, and Romanticist facades, beautiful parks, and gardens.

Tomar
Reason to visit: Location of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Convent of Christ in Tomar
Continent: Europe
Country: Portugal
District: Santarém District
City: Tomar