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Convento de Cristo de Tomar, Portugal | Convent of Christ of Tomar, Portugal

Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, that later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century.

Part I

i) Portal de entrada sul / South Gateway

ii) Detalhe da porta sul / South gateway detail

iii) Claustro de D. João III / Cloister of King John III of Portugal

iv) Fachada ocidental da igreja manuelina / Western façade of the Manueline church