City in Portugal
4 things to see
A central Portuguese town built around the UNESCO Convent of Christ, the former headquarters of the Knights Templar. The Charola (Templar round church), the Manueline window, and the seven cloisters make it one of Portugal’s most important historical sites. The riverside park and the wooded Convent hill above town are free to wander, and the compact old center costs nothing to explore on foot. Budget travelers reach it on the cheap train from Lisbon in about two hours, making it a doable day trip or a quiet overnight stop.
What to see
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The 12th-century Templar round church inside the Convent of Christ, modeled on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The octagonal interior with its original frescoes and golden altar is the spiritual heart of the Templar order in Portugal.
The UNESCO World Heritage headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal, with the iconic Charola (Templar round church), the famous Manueline window, and seven cloisters spanning five centuries of architectural styles. The single most important Templar site in Europe.
The Manueline window of the Chapter House, one of the most famous architectural details in Portugal. Carved with ropes, coral, seaweed, and maritime symbols celebrating the Age of Discovery.
A 15th-century synagogue, one of the oldest surviving in Portugal, now housing a small museum of Luso-Hebraic history. Free admission.
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