Lisbon: Knights Templar Legacy and Tomar - All Tickets Included

From medieval fortresses to hidden symbols, discover the Knights Templar legacy in Tomar and the role this powerful religious and military order played in shaping Portuguese history Your journey begins at the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO Site. Founded as a 12th century Templar stronghold, it later became the headquarters of the Order of Christ and evolved over centuries into a vast religious complex Walk through layers of history as Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture reveal how the monument changed from a fortified castle into a religious centre. Learn about the rules, battles and Crusades that shaped the order Santa Maria do Olival, a 12th century church traditionally linked to the Knights Templar and the burial place of several masters of the Portuguese order Almourol Castle, positioned on a small island in the river. Built in the 12th century, this remarkably preserved fortress offers one of the most impressive connections to Portugal’s medieval and Templar heritage