Historisch erfgoed in Tomar

Tomar Heritage Sites

Tomar’s heritage spans from Roman foundations to the era of the Knights Templar. This collection features the 15th-century Manueline Church of Saint John the Baptist and the medieval Synagogue of Tomar, one of the best-preserved in Portugal. The list includes the Roman Forum ruins of ancient Sellium, the industrial dam of the city's historic spinning factory, and the monumental staircase of Nossa Senhora da Piedade. These sites highlight the architectural evolution of Tomar, from its Templar origins to its 19th-century industrial development.

Tomar Heritage Sites — Kaart

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Synagogue of Tomar

The Synagogue of Tomar is a well-preserved medieval synagogue in Tomar, Portugal.

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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…

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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.

D

Fórum romano de Tomar

Archaeological remains of the Roman forum of Sellium, the ancient settlement that preceded the modern city of Tomar.

E

Casa Manuel Guimarães

An 18th-century historic residence featuring traditional Portuguese architecture and period decorative elements.

F

Açude da Fábrica de Fiação de Tomar

An industrial heritage site on the Nabão River, featuring a dam originally constructed to provide water power for the local spinning factory.

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G

Estátua de Dom Gualdim Pais

A monument in Praça da República dedicated to Gualdim Pais, the Grand Master of the Knights Templar who founded Tomar in 1160.

H

Escadinhas da Nossa Senhora da Piedade

A monumental 19th-century staircase with approximately 300 steps leading to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, offering elevated views of the city.