Historic Religious Sites
Tomar’s religious landscape reflects its history as a center of diverse faiths and the headquarters of the Knights Templar. This collection includes the 15th-century Church of Saint John the Baptist, commissioned by King Manuel I, and the Synagogue of Tomar, one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval Jewish houses of worship. The Church of Santa Maria do Olival served as a Templar funerary site, while the hilltop Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade provides views across the historic center.
A Synagogue of Tomar
The Synagogue of Tomar is a well-preserved medieval synagogue in Tomar, Portugal.
B Church of St. John the Baptist
The Church of Saint John the Baptist is a 15th-century Catholic church in Tomar, Portugal that was built by King Manuel I and is of…
C Church of Santa Maria do Olival
The Church of Santa Maria do Olival is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Tomar, in Portugal.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
A 14th-century Roman Catholic chapel situated on a hill overlooking the city, accessible via a monumental staircase and offering panoramic views of Tomar.
E Synagogue of Tomar - Portuguese-Jewish Museum
The Synagogue of Tomar is a well-preserved medieval synagogue in Tomar, Portugal.
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